WINNIPEG, Manitoba – Friday’s game at Canada Life Centre was a story of quantity versus quality, in terms of offensive chances. The Buffalo Sabres got the former but surrendered the latter, outshooting the Winnipeg Jets 35-23 in a 4-1 loss.

The Winnipeg Jets top line has accounted for 47 goals this season compared to 36 goals scored by the rest of the team's forwards.

Brady Tkachuk's excitement was palpable as he celebrated scoring the game-winning goal at 2:11 of overtime. Assisted by Tim Stutzle, Tkachuk executed a perfect one-timer past Jets' goalie Connor Hellebuyck.

That’s two in a row. On Saturday evening, the Edmonton Oilers played their third game on the five-game homestand, defeating the Winnipeg Jets 6-2. This came just two days after they smashed the Seattle Kraken 9-4.

Bruins ignite with three goals in 2:44, overwhelming the Jets and pushing them below .500. Pastrnak and Geekie lead the charge.

Winnipeg Jets’ Cole Perfetti (91) celebrates his goal to tie the game against the St. Louis Blues with Kyle Connor (81) and Neal Pionk (4) during third period NHL round one, game seven Stanley Cup playoff action in Winnipeg, Sunday May 4, 2025. (Fred Greenslade / The Canadian Press files)

The absence of a key player like Bedard can significantly impact the team's offensive strategies. Head Coach Jeff Blashill described the injury as a "freak accident," indicating that it was unforeseen and not a result of overexertion. The Blackhawks will need to adapt quickly, utilizing their depth players to fill the gap left by Bedard.

The Winnipeg Jets aim to snap their losing streak against a red-hot Capitals team led by Olympic hopefuls in Tom Wilson, Logan Thompson.