The Winnipeg Jets made NHL history with their 6-3 victory at the New York Rangers on Tuesday night, becoming the first team to win 15 of its first 16 games in a season.
“You play at MSG, you’ve got to put on a show,” said center Mark Scheifele, who scored two goals in the win. “It feels amazing. Obviously, it’s been a great start for us, but tonight’s over. Enjoy the win. And then back to work.”
The Jets’ start has been nothing short of remarkable. They became the fourth team since 1967-68 to lead the NHL in goals for and against per game through their first 15 games. They’ve scored five or more goals in half their games. Their 73 goals this season are the third most by a team in its first 16 games over the past 30 years.
With their win at the Rangers, the Jets moved to 7-0-0 on the road. The 36 goals they’ve scored away from Winnipeg are the most in NHL history for the nine teams that have won their first seven road games.
