Nikolaj Ehlers scores twice as Winnipeg Jets down Colorado Avalanche 4-1
WINNIPEG — Nikolaj Ehlers isn’t particularly interested in personal accolades.
He scored twice and rookie Patrik Laine’s three-point outing included his 18th goal of the season early in the second period as the youth in the Winnipeg Jets lineup lifted them to a 4-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday afternoon at MTS Centre.
“All I care about is how the team is doing, and the personal comes second,” said second-year Jets forward Ehlers, who was named the first star for a second consecutive game. “But it’s not that I’ve been feeling like I haven’t played well. I feel really good and am playing with a lot of confidence, and just playing the game and it has worked out.”
Mark Scheifele’s two assists make him the first Jet to hit the 30-point plateau this season, while Blake Wheeler’s ninth goal of the season proved to be the game-winner.