Jets down Kings in a shootout, end year with four-game winning streak

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After falling behind 3-0, the Jets got goals from the rookie tandem of Andrew Copp and Nikolaj Ehlers just over two minutes apart near the end of the second period to trail 3-2 after 40 minutes. 

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After falling behind 3-0, the Jets got goals from the rookie tandem of Andrew Copp and Nikolaj Ehlers just over two minutes apart near the end of the second period to trail 3-2 after 40 minutes. 

Blake Wheeler’s third-period goal would tie the game at 3-3.

Mark Scheifele sniped in the shootout to give a Jets the 4-3 win over the L.A. Kings as the Jets ended the season with a four-game winning streak.

Danny Moloshok / The Associated Press
Winnipeg Jets right wing Blake Wheeler, left, watches as he misses a shot-attempt while Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick, right, protects the net during the first period Saturday.
Danny Moloshok / The Associated Press Winnipeg Jets right wing Blake Wheeler, left, watches as he misses a shot-attempt while Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick, right, protects the net during the first period Saturday.
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