Jets thump Predators 6-2, one win away from Western Conference final

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The Winnipeg Jets are one win away from advancing to the Western Conference final.

Winnipeg thumped Nashville 6-2 Saturday night at Bridgestone Arena to take a 3-2 lead in their best-of-seven series. Game 6 is set for Monday, 8:30 p.m. at Bell MTS Place.

After a scoreless first period, the Jets exploded in the second period to take a 4-2 lead to the final intermission.

Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor (81) celebrates with Josh Morrissey, Mark Scheifele and Blake Wheeler, from left, after Connor scored a goal against the Nashville Predators during the second period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor (81) celebrates with Josh Morrissey, Mark Scheifele and Blake Wheeler, from left, after Connor scored a goal against the Nashville Predators during the second period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Kyle Connor scored twice, while Dustin Byfuglien and Paul Stastny had singles.

Mark Scheifele and Mathieu Perreault added third-period tallies to chase Nashville starter Pekka Rinne from the net and turn it into a rout.

Connor Hellebuyck made 39 saves for the win.

Winnipeg Jets center Mathieu Perreault (85) and Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59), of Switzerland, compete for the puck during the first period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Winnipeg Jets center Mathieu Perreault (85) and Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59), of Switzerland, compete for the puck during the first period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Winnipeg Jets center Bryan Little (18) is chased by Nashville Predators defenseman Mattias Ekholm (14), of Sweden, during the first period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Winnipeg Jets center Bryan Little (18) is chased by Nashville Predators defenseman Mattias Ekholm (14), of Sweden, during the first period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor (81) scores a goal against the Nashville Predators during the second period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor (81) scores a goal against the Nashville Predators during the second period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Winnipeg Jets center Paul Stastny (25) celebrates after scoring a goal against Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne, left, of Finland, during the second period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Also defending for the Predators is Nick Bonino (13). (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Winnipeg Jets center Paul Stastny (25) celebrates after scoring a goal against Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne, left, of Finland, during the second period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Also defending for the Predators is Nick Bonino (13). (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
CP Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien (33) is congratulated after scoring a goal against the Nashville Predators during the second period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
CP Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien (33) is congratulated after scoring a goal against the Nashville Predators during the second period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen (92) scores a short-handed goal against Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck (37) during the second period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen (92) scores a short-handed goal against Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck (37) during the second period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck (37) blocks a shot by the Nashville Predators during the second period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck (37) blocks a shot by the Nashville Predators during the second period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck (37) blocks a shot by Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen (92) during the second period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck (37) blocks a shot by Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen (92) during the second period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor (81) scores a goal against Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, during the second period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Also defending for the Predators are Mattias Ekholm (14), of Sweden, and P.K. Subban (76). (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor (81) scores a goal against Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, during the second period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Also defending for the Predators are Mattias Ekholm (14), of Sweden, and P.K. Subban (76). (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien (33) celebrates after teammate Kyle Connor, not shown, scored against Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, during the second period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Also defending for the Predators are Mattias Ekholm (14), of Sweden, and P.K. Subban (76). (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien (33) celebrates after teammate Kyle Connor, not shown, scored against Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, during the second period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. Also defending for the Predators are Mattias Ekholm (14), of Sweden, and P.K. Subban (76). (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, leaves the ice during the third period after having given up six goals to the Winnipeg Jets in Game 5 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, leaves the ice during the third period after having given up six goals to the Winnipeg Jets in Game 5 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele (55); left wing Nikolaj Ehlers (27), of Denmark; and goalie Connor Hellebuyck celebrate after the Jets defeated the Nashville Predators 6-2 in Game 5 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Jets lead the series 3-2. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele (55); left wing Nikolaj Ehlers (27), of Denmark; and goalie Connor Hellebuyck celebrate after the Jets defeated the Nashville Predators 6-2 in Game 5 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Jets lead the series 3-2. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck (37) is congratulated after the Jets defeated the Nashville Predators 6-2 in Game 5 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Jets lead the series 3-2. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck (37) is congratulated after the Jets defeated the Nashville Predators 6-2 in Game 5 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Jets lead the series 3-2. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck dives as he deflects a shot by the Nashville Predators during the third period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Jets won 6-2 to take a 3-2 lead. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck dives as he deflects a shot by the Nashville Predators during the third period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. The Jets won 6-2 to take a 3-2 lead. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

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