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The Winnipeg Jets dropped their third game of this four-game road trip after a 5-1 loss to the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. Kyle Connor scored the only goal for Winnipeg who have been held to one goal or less in three of their last five games. The Jets will finish the road trip Wednesday in Montreal against the Canadiens.

The Winnipeg Jets dropped their Monday night contest to the Buffalo Sabres 5-1 in an effort that felt like pre-Rick Bowness era levels of embarrassing.

It’s normal for there to be alarm bells not just ringing but blaring down Main Street as the Jets have lost three straight games, falling out of playoff position at precisely the moment in the season when good teams are meant to lock down their spots.

The Nashville Predators lost 5-2 to the Winnipeg Jets at Bridgestone Arena on Nov. 29. Former Predators defenseman Luke Schenn had 2 assists.

It looks like the Winnipeg Jets will be rolling with Eric Comrie and Thomas Milic until Connor Hellebuyck is ready to return.

Head coach Scott Arniel seems as flabbergasted as anyone by the change in the personality of his team. Going into Monday’s game, he and his staff showed plenty of video on how the Sabres attack, often with their defence. It was like nobody watched. “And we’re getting beat up the ice, shift after shift,” Arniel lamented.

The Buffalo Sabres used a dominant opening frame and steady finishing effort to secure a 5-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Dec. 1, 2025. Buffalo controlled the pace early, converted on special teams,

The Winnipeg Jets have may start rookie goaltender Thomas Milic Monday against the Buffalo Sabres after a mixed but promising NHL debut.