The Winnipeg Jets lost 2-1 in a shootout to the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday after rookie Matvei Michkov put a backhand shot past star goalie Connor Hellebuyck.

Philadelphia rookie Matvei Michkov scored on a backhander against Connor Hellebuyck in the shootout and the Flyers beat the Winnipeg Jets 2-1. Jamie Drysdale scored in regulation  the Flyers and Ivan Fedotov stopped 30 shots to help the Flyers extend their point streak to five games (4-0-1).

Philadelphia rookie Matvei Michkov scored on a backhander against Connor Hellebuyck in the shootout and the Flyers beat the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 on Saturday night. Jamie Drysdale scored in regulation the Flyers and Ivan Fedotov stopped 30 shots to help the Flyers extend their point streak to five games (4-0-1).

The Winnipeg Jets did not have to wait long for a chance to exact some revenge on the Philadelphia Flyers. Five days after losing at home against Philadelphia, the suddenly skidding Jets visit the Flyers on Thursday.

Hellebuyck will patrol the home crease versus Philadelphia on Saturday, according to Jamie Thomas of the Jets' official site. Hellebuyck has stopped 189 of 205 shots during his eight-game winning streak.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Philadelphia rookie Matvei Michkov scored on a backhander against Connor Hellebuyck in the shootout and the Flyers beat the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 on Saturday night. Jamie ...

Rookie Matvei Michkov put a backhand shot past Connor Hellebuyck in the shootout to lift the Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday.

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The Winnipeg Jets are on the road to play the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET. Winnipeg (42-16-4) is coming off a 3-2 loss to the New York Islanders.

John Tortorella's Philadelphia Flyers (26-26-8) are in Manitoba on Saturday night to take on Scott Arniel's powerhouse Winnipeg Jets (42-15-3).

Philadelphia Flyers forward Matvei Michov (39) scores on Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck (37) during the shootout at Canada Life Centre. (Terrence Lee-Imagn Images)

Six days ago, the Winnipeg Jets and Philadelphia Flyers began their season up in the True North. Thanks to a stellar performance from goaltender Ivan Fedotov, the Flyers were able to grind out one of their most impressive wins of the season,