Major third-period push lands Jets a 6-1 win over Leafs

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The Winnipeg Jets exploded for four goals in the third period en route to a 6-1 shellacking of the Toronto Maple Leafs at the MTS Centre Wednesday night.

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The Winnipeg Jets exploded for four goals in the third period en route to a 6-1 shellacking of the Toronto Maple Leafs at the MTS Centre Wednesday night.

After Jets forward Drew Stafford scored twice in the first period to erase a 1-0 lead by the Leafs – Michael Grabner opened the scoring 2:02 into the game – Mark Scheifele, Andrew Ladd, Bryan Little and Anthony Peluso each added one in the final frame to put the game away.

Connor Hellebuyck made 32 saves for his second win in his second NHL start while Garret Sparks, who also was in for his second NHL start, let in 6 goals on 29 shots to earn the loss.

WINNIPEG, MB - Winnipeg Jets vs. Toronto Maple Leafs at the MTS Centre. Drew Stafford scores a goal. First goal. BORIS MINKEVICH / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS  DEC 2, 2015
WINNIPEG, MB - Winnipeg Jets vs. Toronto Maple Leafs at the MTS Centre. Drew Stafford scores a goal. First goal. BORIS MINKEVICH / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS DEC 2, 2015

The Jets return to a .500 record with the win and now sit at 12-12-2 on the season while the Leafs fall to 8-12-5 with the loss.

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