Calvin Pickard delivered a stellar performance, stopping 41 shots, as the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3-1 on Monday. The Oilers improved to 20-14-6 with the win, while the Jets dropped to 15-18-4.
Max Jones and Jack Roslovic scored for the Oilers, with Zach Hyman adding an empty-net goal to seal the victory. Adam Lowry scored for the Jets in his 800th NHL game.
The Jets outshot the Oilers 42-19, including a 15-9 advantage in the first period. However, Pickard stood tall in the Oilers' net, turning away numerous quality scoring chances. Winnipeg's goalie, Connor Hellebuyck, made 18 saves.
The Jets have now lost seven straight games (0-4-3). The Oilers are 4-2-0 in their last six.
The game was played in front of a sellout crowd of 15,225 at Canada Life Centre, the Jets' second consecutive and fourth of the season.
The Oilers continue their season, having won their second straight game. The Jets look to break their losing streak in their next match.
