Connor strikes as Jets rout Panthers 7-2

Winnipeg, Manitoba: Kyle Connor admitted he had a chip on his shoulder after he was demoted from the Winnipeg Jets’ top line.

Now that the rookie is back up with centre Mark Scheifele and right winger Blake Wheeler, he wants to show that’s where he belongs — he did Sunday night. Connor scored twice, Wheeler and defenceman Tyler Myers each had three assists and the Jets beat the Florida Panthers 7-2 to take the Central Division lead.

Connor started the season with Wheeler and Scheifele, but he was moved to the fourth line late last month. Now he’s been back up for a few games and has reached 21 goals. “Definitely,” Connor said when asked if he had something to prove after his demotion.