Jets drop fast paced game to Oilers

Summary:

The Winnipeg Jets (30-26-8) hot streak may officially be over as they drop their contest 5-3 against the Edmonton Oilers (24-31-6). After the loss, the Jets still remain in Eight in the Eastern Conference with 68 points, one point ahead of the Washington Capitals. They are now two points behind the Florida Panthers for the South-East Division lead.

Quick Analysis:

The Jets were heading into the third period with a 2-1 lead, however, the Oilers came out firing in the final period. It seemed like the Jets could not handle the speed of the Oilers down the stretch. Burmistrov had one of his better games. The team will welcome the arrival of waiver pickup Grant Clitsome since Johnny Oduya was traded earlier today. Fans had it right when they started chanting "Shoot the puck" in the first period. Not one of Pavalec's better games but team needed to step up for him since he bails them out so often. Randy Jones had a rare bad game. Oilers did a good job of staying out of the penalty box.

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