Laine and Scheifele help Winnipeg Jets to 3-2 shootout win over LA Kings
WINNIPEG — Adam Lowry enjoyed watching Patrik Laine and Mark Scheifele team up to lift the Winnipeg Jets to another victory on Sunday.
The Jets’ scoring duo each found the back of the net in a 3-2 shootout win over the Los Angeles Kings, with Scheifele netting the decisive goal against netminder Peter Budaj. Dwight King scored against Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck in the shootout.
“Patrik’s goal really displays the puck skills he has, and then Scheif’s (goal) with his quick release there,” said Lowry, who had a goal and an assist in regulation time. “Those are two huge goals and they’re always fun to watch.”
The rookie Laine, who was leading the NHL in goals with 11 heading into the game, faked a shot on Budaj and then beat him through the pads. Scheifele, who was leading the NHL in points with 20, slowed down in front of the visiting goalie and then sent a wrist shot by him on his blocker side.