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Freefall continues as Seattle Kraken lose 6-2 to Jets for fifth straight loss

Published  April 6, 2026 7:56pm PDT
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Associated Press
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WINNIPEG, CANADA - APRIL 6: Gabriel Vilardi #13 of the Winnipeg Jets celebrates his power play goal in the second period against the Seattle Kraken at Canada Life Centre on April 6, 2026 in Winnipeg, Canada.  (Cameron Bartlett / Getty Images)

The Brief

    • The Kraken allowed three power play goals to Jonathan Toews, Gabriel Vilardi and Kyle Connor as part of a 6-2 loss to the Jets for their fifth straight loss.
    • Jordan Eberle and Jared McCann scored the two goals for Seattle as they've now lost nine of their last 10 games. They are 5-13-2 since the Winter Olympics break.
    • Philipp Grubauer left the game with 6:40 left in the second period with a lower body injury and did not return. Joey Daccord replaced him in goal for the rest of the game.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba - Kyle Connor scored twice, and Jonathan Toews and Gabriel Vilardi had a goal and an assist each to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 6-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Monday night.

Brad Lambert and Vladislav Namestnikov, into an empty net, also scored for the Jets, who have collected points in seven of their last nine games.

Mark Scheifele registered three assists, while Josh Morrissey provided a pair. Connor Hellebuyck made 22 saves for the win.

Jordan Eberle and Jared McCann scored for the Kraken, who extended their losing streak to five games and have lost nine of their last 10.

Seattle starting goaltender Philipp Grubauer left the game with an undisclosed injury in the second period after allowing three goals on 18 shots. Joey Daccord entered in relief and made 10 saves.

The loss dealt a devastating blow to Seattle’s bid for a playoff spot, costing the club an opportunity to close the gap in the Western Conference wild-card race.

Scheifele registered his 900th career NHL point with his secondary assist on Connor’s second-period goal.

Up next

Kraken: Visit the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday.

Jets: Visit the St. Louis Blues on Thursday.

The Source: Information in this story came from The Associated Press.

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