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Winnipeg Jets defeat the New York Islanders Friday night

Scoring for the Jets was Kyle Connor, Adam Lowry, Blake Wheeler and Shawn Matthias who all helped secure the win over the New York Islanders 4-2. Jonathan Kozub / Getty Images

The Winnipeg Jets began life without Mark Scheifele Friday night with a win.

Scoring for the Jets was Kyle Connor, Adam Lowry, Blake Wheeler and Shawn Matthias who all helped secure the win over the New York Islanders 4-2.

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Making 42 saves was Connor Hellebuyck who improved his record to 20-4-5.

With the win, Winnipeg took sole possession of first place in the Central Division with 50 points.

The Jets next game will come Sunday against the Edmonton Oilers.

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