The Boston Bruins experienced a real nightmare on Tuesday against the Jets in Winnipeg.
The Boston team (15-12-3) suffered an 8-1 slap against the Jets (21-9-0). It was in the third period that the train derailed for the Bruins, who allowed five goals, including three in just over six minutes, and two others in 10 seconds.
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Mark Scheifele (two goals and an assist) and Kyle Connor (one goal and two assists) particularly took pleasure in manhandling their evening rivals, who each amassed three points.
Vladislav Namestnikov, Gabriel Vilardi, Alex Iafallo, Mason Appleton and Nikita Chibrikov also lit the red light for the Jets. The visitors’ only response came in the second period when David Pastrnak shook the strings on the power play.
Like his teammates, Bruins goalie Jeremy Swayman had a difficult game, allowing eight goals on 35 shots. Connor Hellebuyck, his opposite number, blocked 23 pucks.
This defeat also ends a four-game winning streak for the Bruins. The Jets, for their part, returned to victory after losing 4 to 1 against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday.
