News briefs for March 13, 2022

ST. LOUIS – The Winnipeg Jets downed the St. Louis Blues 4-3 in overtime after Pierre-Luc Dubois converted a Nikolaj Ehlers pass during the three-on-three skills session.

Winnipeg improves to 27-23-10 and are now within four points of the final Western Conference playoff spot.

Kyle Connor had a goal and two assists, while Ehlers and Mark Scheifele had the other goals. Connor Hellebuyck made 28 saves.

David Perron, Vladimir Tarasenko and Brayden Schenn scored for the Blues.

The Jets now head home for two games, beginning Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights. 

ST. LOUIS – Nikolaj Ehlers tied it, but a last-minute goal by Vladimir Tarasenko has put the hometown Blues back in front through two periods of play, 

David Perron had opened the scoring in the first period.

Ehlers goal in the middle frame come off a pass from Pierre-Luc Dubois during a two-on-none rush. It’s his 15th of the season..

Shots are 22-21 for St. Louis through 40 minutes. 

ST. LOUIS — A power play goal by David Perron has put the St. Louis Blues up 1-0 over the Winnipeg Jets.

Evgeny Svechnikov was in the penalty box at the time for slashing, in addition to a 10-minute misconduct he took for arguing the call.

Winnipeg failed to capitalize on two earlier power plays of their own, including 61 seconds of 5-on-3 time.

Shots are 9-9 through 20 minutes.

This is the final stop on a three-game road trip for Winnipeg, which split games last week against New Jersey and the New York Islanders.

Hundreds have gathered outside the Manitoba Legislative Building for the third weekend in a row to rally in support for Ukraine.

Russia invaded the neighbouring nation nearly three weeks ago. While many Ukrainians have stayed to defend their country, millions have also fled as refugees.

Sunday’s rally is calling for increased military, economic and humanitarian support from the Canadian government, a NATO-imposed no-fly zone and help from the Manitoba government in settling refugees.

The rally also honours Taras Shevchenko, considered a national hero in Ukraine. A monument to the 19th century poet and activist sits on the west grounds of the Manitoba Legislative Building.

ST. LOUIS — The struggling Connor Hellebuyck will get the start tonight in St. Louis as the Winnipeg Jets try to end their latest road trip with a win.

Hellebuyck was beaten four times on 37 shots on Friday night in a 5-2 loss to the New York Islanders. He’s given up four goals or more in six striaght starts, a total of 26 over that span.

Backup Eric Comrie stopped 33 of 34 shots in Thursday’s 2-1 victory against New Jersey.

Winnipeg is 2-0-1 this season against St. Louis, who are coming off a 7-4 victory Saturday afternoon in Nashville.

There are no lineup changes for the Jets from last game, meaning forward Adam Brooks and defenceman Ville Heinola will be the healthy scratches.

Puck drop at Enterprise Center is 6 p.m.

ST. LOUIS — The struggling Connor Hellebuyck will get the start tonight in St. Louis as the Winnipeg Jets try to end their latest road trip with a win.

Hellebuyck was beaten four times on 37 shots on Friday night in a 5-2 loss to the New York Islanders. He’s given up four goals or more in six striaght starts, a total of 26 over that span.

Backup Eric Comrie stopped 33 of 34 shots in Thursday’s 2-1 victory in Newark.

Winnipeg is 2-0-1 this season against St. Louis, who are coming off a 7-4 victory Saturday afternoon in Nashville.

There are no lineup changes for the Jets from last game, meaning forward Adam Brooks and defenceman Ville Heinola will be the healthy scratches.

Puck drop at Enterprise Center is 6 p.m.