Connor notched the primary assist on the game-winning goal in overtime of Friday's 2-1 win against the Blackhawks.
Connor has points in consecutive games to start the season after setting up Mark Scheifele for the game-winner Friday. Connor fired three shots and added a plus-1 rating in 20:18 of ice time. The Michigan native hovered just under a point-per-game pace in 2023-24, but he missed 17 games due to injuries. Connor should be able to get back to the 80-point mark, which he accomplished in 2022-23, as long as he can stay healthy, as the left-shot forward is arguably Winnipeg's most dangerous offensive player.
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Jets' Kyle Connor: Sets NHL record
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Connor scored a power-play goal, blocked three shots and added two PIM in Wednesday's 6-0 win over the Oilers.
Connor set an NHL record by scoring in his seventh consecutive season-opening game. That's an impressive feat even for a player as consistent as the Michigan native, who has topped 30 goals in each of his full seasons except for the abbreviated 2020-21 campaign. While he was limited to 61 points in 65 games because of injuries last year, Connor will likely hover around a point-per-game pace in 2024-25 as long as he can stay healthy.
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Jets' Kyle Connor: Tallies game-winner
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Connor scored a goal on two shots and added two PIM in Friday's 3-2 preseason win over the Flames.
Connor scored a goal at 16:51 of the third period to break a 2-2 tie. With three goals in as many preseason outings, the 27-year-old winger is in fine form ahead of Opening Night. A knee injury in the middle of 2023-24 limited him to 32 goals and 61 points in 65 regular-season outings last year, but he should push for the 40-goal and 80-point marks if he can stay healthy in 2024-25.
Connor scored a goal on six shots in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Avalanche in Game 3.
Connor was awarded the Jets' first goal after a series of blunders led to the Avalanche putting the puck in their own net. The winger had three goals, two assists, 19 shots on net and a minus-4 rating over five playoff outings during the Jets' first-round exit. Connor has two years remaining on his contract and should continue to be a top-six force for the Jets in 2024-25.
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Jets' Kyle Connor: Records helper
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Connor provided an assist, fired two shots on goal and added four PIM in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Avalanche in Game 2.
Connor helped out on a Mark Scheifele tally in the second period. The assist gave Connor at least a point in each of his last 10 games -- he's earned six goals and 10 helpers in that span. The winger has four points, seven shots on net and a plus-1 rating over two playoff outings so far and looks poised to remain a fixture on the top line.
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Jets' Kyle Connor: Three points in Game 1 win
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Connor scored twice on five shots, dished an assist, went plus-2 and added two hits in Sunday's 7-6 win over the Avalanche in Game 1.
Connor had 12 points during an eight-game streak before resting for the Jets' regular-season finale. Despite missing time with a knee injury, the winger accumulated 34 goals and 61 points over 65 appearances. He's already off to a great start in the playoffs and should continue to play in a top-line role for a team with its eyes on a deep run.
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Jets' Kyle Connor: Set to play Sunday
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Connor (rest) will suit up for Game 1 against the Avalanche on Sunday, Tracey Myers of NHL.com reports.
As expected, Connor missed Thursday's game against the Canucks as a rest day rather than an injury. He racked up 12 points over his final eight games of the year, giving him 61 across 65 contests. The 27-year-old will be in his usual top-line role Sunday.
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Jets' Kyle Connor: Not playing Thursday
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Connor (rest) will be held out of the final game of the season versus Vancouver on Thursday, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.
Connor will finish the regular season with 34 goals and 61 points in 65 games after going on an eight-game scoring streak -- he picked up four goals and 12 points during the streak. Look for Connor to return to the lineup when the Jets start their first-round playoff series.
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Jets' Kyle Connor: Scores twice in win
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Connor scored two goals on three shots in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Kraken.
Connor was one of six Jets with multiple points in the contest. The winger extended his scoring streak to eight contests (four goals, eight assists) with Tuesday's effort. He's up to 34 tallies, 61 points, 221 shots on net and a minus-6 rating over 65 appearances in a top-six role this season.
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Jets' Kyle Connor: Delivers helper in win
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Connor notched an assist in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Stars.
Connor set up a Mark Scheifele goal in the third period. The helper extended Connor's point streak to six games, during which he has two goals and six assists. The 27-year-old winger remains one of the Jets' top scoring forwards with 32 goals, 25 helpers, 217 shots on net and a minus-8 rating over 63 appearances this season.
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Jets' Kyle Connor: Nets OT winner
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Connor scored a goal on four shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Predators.
After Nashville tied the game with a pair of goals in the third period, Connor scored the game-winner 1:52 into overtime, beating Juuse Saros with a wrister off an odd-man rush to give Winnipeg a 4-3 lead. The 27-year-old Connor now has goals in back-to-back games and points in his last five contests. He's up to 32 goals and 56 points through 62 games this season.
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Jets' Kyle Connor: Collects assist in win
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Connor notched a power-play assist and five shots on goal in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Flames.
Connor is still lacking a goal-scoring touch -- he's gone eight games without scoring, but he has six helpers over his last five outings. The winger is up to 54 points (18 on the power play), 211 shots on net and a minus-9 rating through 60 appearances. Connor's a lock to remain in a top-six role, and he can still provide value through playmaking and power-play production despite his goal-scoring slump.
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Jets' Kyle Connor: Distributes three helpers
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Connor notched three assists and two shots on goal in Monday's 4-3 win over the Kings.
Connor has five helpers over his last four contests. He played on a line with Sean Monahan and Cole Perfetti in this game, as Tyler Toffoli (illness) was unavailable. Connor has been a little more prone to streaky scoring this season, but he's still produced 30 goals, 53 points, 206 shots on net and a minus-8 rating through 59 outings overall.
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Jets' Kyle Connor: Opens scoring in shutout
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Connor scored his 28th goal of the season as part of Friday's 6-0 shutout win over the Ducks.
Connor tipped in a shot attempt from Dylan DeMelo to open the scoring in a game the Jets obviously dominated. A knee injury in mid-December cost Connor 16 straight contests, but he's now at 50 games on the season and is seemingly playing up to his standards as the Jets try to maintain control of the Central Division lead. The top-line winger has 46 points, including four goals and 11 assists on the power play, during the 2023-24 campaign.
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Jets' Kyle Connor: Adds insurance marker
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Connor scored a goal on four shots in Monday's 3-0 win over the Capitals.
Connor struck at the midpoint of the third period for the final goal of the game. He's been effective lately with eight goals and seven assists over his last 13 contests. The 27-year-old winger is up to 27 tallies, 45 points, 169 shots on net and a minus-2 rating through 48 appearances. While a knee injury cost him a large chunk of the season, he's still a safe bet to secure his sixth 30-goal campaign in the last seven years.
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Jets' Kyle Connor: Two goals in Sunday's victory
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Connor scored twice on three shots in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win over the Coyotes.
Connor put the Jets ahead 2-1 with a power-play tally in the first period, then sealed the win with a goal 33 seconds into overtime. This was his second straight game with an overtime winner, and he's racked up four goals and six assists over his last five outings. That's more like what the 27-year-old winger is capable of -- he struggled after suffering a knee injury in December that cost him a month of action. Connor is now at 23 tallies, 40 points, 148 shots on net and a minus-3 rating over 40 appearances.
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Jets' Kyle Connor: Seals win in overtime
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Connor scored a goal on three shots in Friday's 3-2 overtime win over the Blackhawks.
Connor has eight points over his last four games, effectively breaking the month-long slump he endured after returning from a knee injury. The winger tallied 25 seconds into overtime to avoid a complete collapse for the Jets on Friday. Connor has 21 goals, 38 points, 145 shots on net and a minus-4 rating over 39 appearances. His recent return to form makes him a must start in most fantasy formats.
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Jets' Kyle Connor: Three points in win
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Connor recorded a goal and two assists in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Wild.
Connor set up a pair of Gabriel Vilardi power-play goals while adding his 20th tally of the year, beating Marc-Andre Fleury with a wrister to put Winnipeg ahead 3-0 early in the second period. It's the third straight multi-point game for Connor -- he has a goal and six assists in that span after tallying just one point in his previous eight contests. The 27-year-old winger is up to 37 points (20 goals, 17 assists) through 38 appearances this season.
