Connor scores twice as Jets beat Blackhawks 6-3
(WINNIPEG) – Kyle Connor wasn't too disappointed about falling short of his first career hat trick. The third-year forward scored twice as the Winnipeg Jets beat Chicago 6-3 on Tuesday night to give the Blackhawks their eighth straight loss. Connor nearly had another goal late in the second period when Chicago goalie Cam Ward made an arcing glove grab. Mark Scheifele and Tyler Myers each had a goal and an assist for Winnipeg. Mathieu Perreault scored and Brandon Tanev added an empty netter and Dustin Byfuglien had three assists. Laurent Brossoit made 22 saves. Dylan Strome, Dominik Kahun and Alex DeBrincat scored for Chicago. Patrick Kane added a pair of assists and Ward stopped 28 shots. The Blackhawks also lost eight straight earlier this season, although two were in overtime. The current slump is all in regulation time. Chicago didn't get its first shot on goal until 17:36 into the game, drawing sarcastic cheers from some fans.

OTHER NHL SCORES
Boston 4 – Arizona 3
Buffalo 4 – LA Kings 3 (OT)
Toronto 4 – Carolina 1
Vancouver 3 – Columbus 2
St. Louis 4 – Florida 3
Nashville 3 – Ottawa 1
Minnesota 7 – Montreal 1
Edmonton 6 – Colorado 4

TUESDAY NBA SCORES
Houston 111 – Portland 104
San Antonio 111 – Phoenix 86
Toronto 123 – LA Clippers 99