The Winnipeg Jets suffered a 3-1 defeat at the hands of the Edmonton Oilers on Monday at Canada Life Centre, marking their sixth straight loss. Here are three key takeaways from the game:

1. Pickard's Stellar Performance

Oilers goaltender Calvin Pickard, playing in his hometown, was the undeniable star of the game, turning away a season-high 41 of the 42 shots he faced. Pickard's performance was particularly crucial as the Jets outshot the Oilers by a significant margin. He made nine saves while the Oilers were shorthanded, contributing to a perfect 3-for-3 penalty kill. Pickard's strong play allowed the Oilers to escape a dominant first period by the Jets with the score still tied 0-0. His performance was a major factor in the Oilers' victory.

2. Jets' Offensive Struggles

Despite outshooting the Oilers 2:1, the Jets struggled to convert their offensive pressure into goals. Adam Lowry's third-period goal was the only puck that Winnipeg could get past Pickard. The Jets' power play was also ineffective, failing to capitalize on their opportunities. This loss highlights the Jets' difficulty in scoring, a problem that has plagued them during their current losing streak. According to Jets head coach Scott Arniel, the team needs to find a way to score more goals to turn their strong play into wins.

3. Timely Goals and McDavid's Streak

The Oilers received key goals from Max Jones and Jack Roslovic. Jones opened the scoring with his first goal of the season. Roslovic added a power-play goal in the second period, extending Edmonton's streak of scoring with the man advantage. Zach Hyman sealed the win with an empty-netter. Connor McDavid assisted on Hyman's goal, extending his point streak to 13 games. These timely goals, combined with McDavid's continued offensive brilliance, were enough to secure the victory for Edmonton.