Why the Jets' Connor and Scheifele Tick Together
Watch the Winnipeg Jets long enough, and one thing becomes clear: Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele just get each other. Head coach Scott Arniel calls it “always a tandem,” and he’s not wrong. These two read each other like a book. One drifts left, the other drifts right. One cuts back, the other moves forward. They’ve spent so much time practicing together, so much time just being on the ice, that it’s second nature now. It’s not just skill—it’s habits, preparation, and a kind of quiet understanding that makes the whole team better.
Connor has nine points in his last 11 games.
Connor has been racking up points all season. Even in a 4-3 shootout loss to the Predators on Tuesday, he picked up three assists, including one on the power play. He didn’t extend his goal streak that night, but with seven shots on goal—the third-highest of the season—he was hardly shy about trying. The 29-year-old has points in nine of his last 11 games, totalling 14 (six goals, eight assists), 35 shots, 10 hits, four blocked shots, and a plus-6 rating along the way. He’s been active, engaged, and consistently dangerous.
Scheifele has 31 goals on the season already.
Scheifele has been carrying his end too. In Sunday’s 3-2 win over the Blues, he buried a goal on four shots. That fits right in with a stretch where he’s scored four goals and added eight assists in his last seven games. At 33, he’s sitting at 31 goals and 82 points, with 142 shots, 37 blocked shots, 28 hits, and a plus-3 rating through 66 games. He’s five points away from matching his career-best from last season—still finding ways to make an impact every night.
What makes this duo so special is their trust and anticipation.
What makes these two really special, though, isn’t just the numbers. It’s the way they trust each other, anticipate one another, and keep moving no matter how the game swings. On a team that’s hoping to make some noise in the playoffs, having a pair like Connor and Scheifele isn’t just nice—it’s essential. When they’re clicking, the Jets aren’t just good; they’re the kind of team you don’t want to face when it matters most.