An important four points escaped the Winnipeg Jets the last couple of games, losing to division rivals the Chicago Blackhawks on Dec. 14th.
Ehlers was the only Jet to bend the twine on this night, as the Jets defensive core left Connor Hellebuyck out to dry, as he faced 32 Chicago shots, making 25 saves.
The Hawks started quick and never relented. This was not the Jets best effort, especially at home.
Perhaps more importantly, the Jets also lost to the division-leading St. Louis Blues last night in the first half of a home-and-home series that continues today with a 6:00 PM start.
Facing ex-team-mate and long-time Thrasher/Jet, Chris Thorburn, all the Blues needed was goals by Vladimir Tarasenko and Vince Dunn to down the fledgling Jets.
Steve mason started for the Jets, and if it wasn't for him, things would have gotten a lot worse. He made 28 saves in the loss, for a record of 2-5-1.
Blues goalie Carter Hutton had a much better outing, as he collected the goose-egg off of 48 saves. The jets did have their chances, and Mason did his best to give his team-mates a chance.
This puts the Jets in third spot in the Central division with a record of 18-10-5 for 41 points. Dallas and Chicago are creeping up fast.
