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Maple Leafs Fall 5-2 Against Winnipeg - Game Recap

The Jets beat Toronto 5-2 on Saturday, earning a victory backstopped by Laurent Brossoit's 20 saves.

Bettors who backed the Jets were rewarded as +185 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 6.5.

Mark Scheifele, Paul Stastny, Mason Appleton, Adam Lowry, and Nikolaj Ehlers each scored for the Jets in the victory. Appleton opened the scoring for Winnipeg.

Laurent Brossoit turned in a 20-save effort for the Jets.

William Nylander, and Jake Muzzin scored for the Maple Leafs, finding the net behind Laurent Brossoit.

Toronto got a 27-stop effort from Frederik Andersen in the loss.

On the power play, Winnipeg went 2-for-4, while the Maple Leafs were 0-for-3 with the man advantage.

Winnipeg outshot Toronto 32-22 in the game.

Next game, Winnipeg takes its act home to face Montreal looking for another win. For Toronto, they head on the road to face Ottawa.