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Recap - Jets Defeat Buffalo 3-2

The Sabres came up short Wednesday against the Jets, falling 3-2 in a shootout.

Bettors who backed the Jets were rewarded as -144 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 6.0.

Mason Appleton, and Blake Wheeler each scored for the Jets in the victory. Wheeler opened the scoring for Winnipeg.

Connor Hellebuyck stopped 35 of 37 Buffalo shots in the victory.

Buffalo got a goal from Zemgus Girgensons(2) in the loss, but it wasn't enough.

Craig Anderson stopped 25 of 27 shots for the Sabres, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.

Winnipeg scored 0 times on 1 chances on the power play, while Buffalo went 0-for-2 with the man advantage.

Buffalo outshot Winnipeg 37-27 in the game.

Winnipeg looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Maple Leafs. The Sabres will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Nashville.