Jets take Game 1, beat Avalanche 7-6

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The Winnipeg Jets began their Stanley Cup chase with a thrilling 7-6 victory over the Colorado Avalanche in Sunday night NHL playoff action at Canada Life Centre

Adam Lowry and Kyle Connor scored twice for the winners, who led 6-3 and 7-4 but had to hang on for dear life after the Avs scored a pair of late goals in the third period.

The Jets lead the best-of-seven, opening-round series 1-0.

Josh Morrissey, Vlad Namestnikov and Mark Scheifele had the other goals for Winnipeg

Jets starting goalie Connor Hellebuyck made 40 saves.

The Jets lead the best-of-seven series 1-0.

Game 2 is Tuesday night in Winnipeg. Game time is 8:30 p.m.