Entering Sunday’s contest on a four-game losing streak, the Winnipeg Jets desperately needed to carve out a victory in Arizona against the Coyotes, and while this club didn’t produce its best performance of the season, it was enough to earn two points in the standings. Still, they didn’t make things easy for themselves while facing one of the worst teams in the league. After trading punches during the opening frame, the Jets and Coyotes were tied at two goals apiece heading into the second period. Then, at the 13:56 mark, newly-acquired forward Nick Ritchie capitalized on a defensive breakdown and potted home the go-ahead goal, providing his club with a 3-2 edge leading into the final 20 minutes. On the verge of losing a fifth straight game, Winnipeg’s skaters had their backs pressed firmly up against the wall and needed to put together a sensational comeback effort to avoid dropping another winnable matchup. Thankfully, that’s exactly what transpired as they scored three unanswered goals to mount a 5-3 vict
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