The Winnipeg Jets could be getting their captain back very soon, as they recently received some good news on his injury.
Rookie forward Brad Lambert scored his first NHL goal and backup goalie Eric Comrie made 28 saves as the Winnipeg Jets beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 Saturday.
Per NHL Stats, Connor became the third player in Jets/Thrashers history to score a shorthanded penalty shot goal. The others: Eric Perrin (Feb. 2, 2008) and Patrik Stefan (Nov. 5, 2003).
The Penguins saw their eight-game point streak (6-0-2) come to an end against the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday by a score of 5-2 ...