WINNIPEG -- Kyle Connor scored two goals, including one on a penalty shot, and the Winnipeg Jets ended the Pittsburgh Penguins’ eight-game point streak with a 5-2 win at Canada Life Centre on Saturday.

Gabriel Vilardi had a goal and an assist, Mark Scheifele had two assists, and Brad Lambert scored his first NHL goal for the Jets (9-3-0), who have won three straight. Eric Comrie made 28 saves.

Sidney Crosby and Blake Lizotte scored for the Penguins (8-3-2), who were 6-0-2 during their point streak. Arturs Silovs made 29 saves.

Vilardi gave Winnipeg a 1-0 lead 15 seconds into the first period, banking a shot off Silovs at the right post.

Lambert, playing his ninth NHL game, made it 2-0 at 2:43, tapping in a loose puck at the left post after Parker Ford’s wraparound attempt.

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