Connor provided an assist, fired two shots on goal and added four PIM in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Avalanche in Game 2.
Connor helped out on a Mark Scheifele tally in the second period. The assist gave Connor at least a point in each of his last 10 games -- he's earned six goals and 10 helpers in that span. The winger has four points, seven shots on net and a plus-1 rating over two playoff outings so far and looks poised to remain a fixture on the top line.
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Jets' Kyle Connor: Set to play Sunday
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Connor (rest) will suit up for Game 1 against the Avalanche on Sunday, Tracey Myers of NHL.com reports.
As expected, Connor missed Thursday's game against the Canucks as a rest day rather than an injury. He racked up 12 points over his final eight games of the year, giving him 61 across 65 contests. The 27-year-old will be in his usual top-line role Sunday.
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Jets' Kyle Connor: Not playing Thursday
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Connor (rest) will be held out of the final game of the season versus Vancouver on Thursday, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.
Connor will finish the regular season with 34 goals and 61 points in 65 games after going on an eight-game scoring streak -- he picked up four goals and 12 points during the streak. Look for Connor to return to the lineup when the Jets start their first-round playoff series.
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Jets' Kyle Connor: Scores twice in win
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Connor scored two goals on three shots in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Kraken.
Connor was one of six Jets with multiple points in the contest. The winger extended his scoring streak to eight contests (four goals, eight assists) with Tuesday's effort. He's up to 34 tallies, 61 points, 221 shots on net and a minus-6 rating over 65 appearances in a top-six role this season.
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Jets' Kyle Connor: Delivers helper in win
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Connor notched an assist in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Stars.
Connor set up a Mark Scheifele goal in the third period. The helper extended Connor's point streak to six games, during which he has two goals and six assists. The 27-year-old winger remains one of the Jets' top scoring forwards with 32 goals, 25 helpers, 217 shots on net and a minus-8 rating over 63 appearances this season.
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Jets' Kyle Connor: Nets OT winner
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Connor scored a goal on four shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Predators.
After Nashville tied the game with a pair of goals in the third period, Connor scored the game-winner 1:52 into overtime, beating Juuse Saros with a wrister off an odd-man rush to give Winnipeg a 4-3 lead. The 27-year-old Connor now has goals in back-to-back games and points in his last five contests. He's up to 32 goals and 56 points through 62 games this season.
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Jets' Kyle Connor: Collects assist in win
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Connor notched a power-play assist and five shots on goal in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Flames.
Connor is still lacking a goal-scoring touch -- he's gone eight games without scoring, but he has six helpers over his last five outings. The winger is up to 54 points (18 on the power play), 211 shots on net and a minus-9 rating through 60 appearances. Connor's a lock to remain in a top-six role, and he can still provide value through playmaking and power-play production despite his goal-scoring slump.
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Jets' Kyle Connor: Distributes three helpers
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Connor notched three assists and two shots on goal in Monday's 4-3 win over the Kings.
Connor has five helpers over his last four contests. He played on a line with Sean Monahan and Cole Perfetti in this game, as Tyler Toffoli (illness) was unavailable. Connor has been a little more prone to streaky scoring this season, but he's still produced 30 goals, 53 points, 206 shots on net and a minus-8 rating through 59 outings overall.
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Jets' Kyle Connor: Opens scoring in shutout
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Connor scored his 28th goal of the season as part of Friday's 6-0 shutout win over the Ducks.
Connor tipped in a shot attempt from Dylan DeMelo to open the scoring in a game the Jets obviously dominated. A knee injury in mid-December cost Connor 16 straight contests, but he's now at 50 games on the season and is seemingly playing up to his standards as the Jets try to maintain control of the Central Division lead. The top-line winger has 46 points, including four goals and 11 assists on the power play, during the 2023-24 campaign.
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Jets' Kyle Connor: Adds insurance marker
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Connor scored a goal on four shots in Monday's 3-0 win over the Capitals.
Connor struck at the midpoint of the third period for the final goal of the game. He's been effective lately with eight goals and seven assists over his last 13 contests. The 27-year-old winger is up to 27 tallies, 45 points, 169 shots on net and a minus-2 rating through 48 appearances. While a knee injury cost him a large chunk of the season, he's still a safe bet to secure his sixth 30-goal campaign in the last seven years.
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Jets' Kyle Connor: Two goals in Sunday's victory
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Connor scored twice on three shots in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win over the Coyotes.
Connor put the Jets ahead 2-1 with a power-play tally in the first period, then sealed the win with a goal 33 seconds into overtime. This was his second straight game with an overtime winner, and he's racked up four goals and six assists over his last five outings. That's more like what the 27-year-old winger is capable of -- he struggled after suffering a knee injury in December that cost him a month of action. Connor is now at 23 tallies, 40 points, 148 shots on net and a minus-3 rating over 40 appearances.
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Jets' Kyle Connor: Seals win in overtime
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Connor scored a goal on three shots in Friday's 3-2 overtime win over the Blackhawks.
Connor has eight points over his last four games, effectively breaking the month-long slump he endured after returning from a knee injury. The winger tallied 25 seconds into overtime to avoid a complete collapse for the Jets on Friday. Connor has 21 goals, 38 points, 145 shots on net and a minus-4 rating over 39 appearances. His recent return to form makes him a must start in most fantasy formats.
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Jets' Kyle Connor: Three points in win
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Connor recorded a goal and two assists in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Wild.
Connor set up a pair of Gabriel Vilardi power-play goals while adding his 20th tally of the year, beating Marc-Andre Fleury with a wrister to put Winnipeg ahead 3-0 early in the second period. It's the third straight multi-point game for Connor -- he has a goal and six assists in that span after tallying just one point in his previous eight contests. The 27-year-old winger is up to 37 points (20 goals, 17 assists) through 38 appearances this season.
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Jets' Kyle Connor: Provides two assists in win
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Connor notched two assists in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Canucks.
Connor set up goals by Gabriel Vilardi and Mark Scheifele as the Jets took control in the third period. Connor earned his first multi-point effort in 10 outings since returning from a knee injury that cost him a month. The winger is up to 32 points, 138 shots on net and a minus-3 rating through 36 contests this season. Saturday's game could be a launching pad for Connor to get his season back on track.
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Jets' Kyle Connor: Lone Jets tally in loss
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Connor scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Flyers.
Connor got Winnipeg on the board 14:48 into the third period, sneaking a backhander around Samuel Ersson to cut the Flyers' lead to 4-1. The goal snapped a five-game scoring drought for Connor, who now has just two goals in seven contests since returning from a 16-game stint on IR. Overall, the 27-year-old winger is up to 19 goals and 30 points through 33 games this season.
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Jets' Kyle Connor: Manages empty-net goal
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Connor scored a goal on six shots in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Islanders.
This was Connor's first game back in 16 games after being activated off injured reserve (knee) and he celebrated in style. Known for scoring goals, Connor could not light the lamp against Ilya Sorokin but it wasn't for a lack of trying. He led all Jets with six shots on goal and was finally rewarded when he put away the game on an empty net.
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Jets' Kyle Connor: In action Tuesday
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Connor (knee) has been activated off injured reserve and will play against the Islanders on Tuesday, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports.
Connor will be back in the lineup after missing the last 16 games due to his knee injury. Prior to getting hurt, the winger was in the midst of a minor slump, as he scored just three goals in nine contests. Still, Connor should immediately retake his place on the top line in addition to rejoining the No. 1 power-play unit.
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Jets' Kyle Connor: In full-contact jersey Saturday
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Connor (knee) was able to shed his non-contact jersey during Winnipeg's morning skate Saturday, per John Lu of TSN.
Connor appears to be making progress after he was a non-contact participant in Friday's practice. Following his knee injury Dec. 10 against Anaheim, he was projected to be out of action for six-to-eight weeks. Connor has 17 goals and 28 points in 26 games this season.
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Jets' Kyle Connor: Practicing Friday
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Connor (knee) is practicing in a non-contact jersey Friday, Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun reports.
This will be the first time Connor has partaken in a full practice since he was hurt Dec. 10. Connor is still 2-4 weeks away from returning to the lineup, according to his initial prognosis. Connor has 17 goals and 28 points in 26 games this season.
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Jets' Kyle Connor: Skates Saturday
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Connor (knee) skated in a non-contact jersey at practice Saturday, according to John Lu of TSN.
Connor was expected to miss 6-8 weeks after he was injured 20 versus Anaheim on Dec. 10. Coach Rick Bowness told Lu that Connor will continue to skate with a knee brace until he is evaluated further Monday. The 27-year-old winger had 17 goals and 28 points in 26 games prior to getting hurt.
