Nikolaj Ehlers scored for the third consecutive game and had two assists, Kyle Connor added his 33rd goal of the season, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the New Jersey Devils
Dawson Mercer scored for the Devils with a slap shot in the opening minute of the third to make it 3-1, but it wasn’t enough to prevent a third consecutive loss.
NEWARK—Not only did the New Jersey Devils fall below the passing mark at the NHL Trade Deadline, they failed their assignment on Friday night, the Winnipeg Jets.
Winnipeg is coming off a 4-1 victory on Thursday in Philadelphia which snapped a three-game winless streak. New Jersey is coming off a 4-3 loss on Tuesday in Dallas, which was their second straight setback in regulation.
New Jersey hosts the Winnipeg Jets for a Friday night showdown. You can watch on MSGSN or listen on the Devils Hockey Network. Read below for your game preview and pre-game story below. Tonight's game is presented by Donnelly Energy.