Jets hand Sharks 10th straight loss

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SAN JOSE — The Winnipeg Jets extended the San Jose Sharks’ losing streak to 10 games with a 2-1 win at SAP Center on Thursday.

Sharks goalie Mackenzie Blackwood stops a shot by Dominic Toninato (21) as defenseman Ty Emberson (6) attempts to block the shot

Sharks goalie Mackenzie Blackwood stops a shot by Dominic Toninato (21) as defenseman Ty Emberson (6) attempts to block the shot – Photo by Jack Lima

Morgan Barron and Gabriel Vilardi scored, and Connor Hellebuyck made 27 saves for the Jets (24-9-4), who have won four straight and extended their point streak to five games.

Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck stops a wrap-around shot attempt by Sharks forward Ryan Carpenter (22)

Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck stops a wrap-around shot attempt by Sharks forward Ryan Carpenter (22) – Photo by Jack Lima

Alexander Barabanov scored, and Mackenzie Blackwood made 28 saves for the Sharks (9-27-3), who haven’t won since defeating the Jets 2-1 on Dec. 12 and have lost 10-plus straight games twice during the 2023-24 season (11 from Oct. 12- Nov. 4).

Alexander Barabonov (94) drives towards the net with Mason Appleton (21) in pursuit

Alexander Barabonov (94) drives towards the net with Mason Appleton (21) in pursuit – Photo by Jack Lima

Barabanov put San Jose ahead 1-0 at 10:26 with a wrist shot off a pass by William Eklund on the power play.

Barron tied it 1-1 at 11:48 when he deflected a shot by Neal Pionk that trickled past Blackwood.

Jets defenseman Dylan DeMelo (2) moves the puck away from Anthony Duclair (10)

Jets defenseman Dylan DeMelo (2) moves the puck away from Anthony Duclair (10) – Photo by Jack Lima

Vilardi gave Winnipeg a 2-1 lead at 3:14 of the third period with a redirection of a shot by Nikolaj Ehlers on the power play.

Linesman Ryan Jackson gets set to drop the puck on a face-off between Dominic Toninato (21) and Jack Studnicka (16)

Linesman Ryan Jackson gets set to drop the puck on a face-off between Dominic Toninato (21) and Jack Studnicka (16) – Photo by Jack Lima

Morgan Barron (36) taps the puck by Sharks goalie Mackenzie Blackwood as defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlassic attempts to swipe the puck away from the goal

Morgan Barron (36) taps the puck by Sharks goalie Mackenzie Blackwood as defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlassic attempts to swipe the puck away from the goal – Photo by Jack Lima

Sharks forward Justin Bailey (90) knocks the puck away from Nikolaj Ehlers (27)

Sharks forward Justin Bailey (90) knocks the puck away from Nikolaj Ehlers (27) – Photo by Jack Lima

Sharks forward Justin Bailey (90) looses his balance as he attempts to move around Dominic Toninato (21)

Sharks forward Justin Bailey (90) looses his balance as he attempts to move around Dominic Toninato (21) – Photo by Jack Lima

Sharks forward William Eklund (72) jumps to attempt to screen goalie Connor Hellebuyck as Josh Morrissey (44) looks for the rebound

Sharks forward William Eklund (72) jumps to attempt to screen goalie Connor Hellebuyck as Josh Morrissey (44) looks for the rebound – Photo by Jack Lima

Sharks goalie Kappo Kahkonen skates through the Sharks head during pregame introductions

Sharks goalie Kappo Kahkonen skates through the Sharks head during pregame introductions – Photo by Jack Lima

Story by: Chelena Goldman NHL.com Independent Correspondent