Tavares helps Maple Leafs snap Jets unbeaten streak with 6-4 win

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — John Tavares scored three goals and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat Winnipeg 6-4 on Monday night, handing the Jets their first loss of the season.

William Nylander had a goal and two assists, and Matthew Knies and Morgan Rielly also scored for Toronto, which had lost three straight (0-2-1). Max Pacioretty, moved up from the fourth line to the second line, had three assists and Anthony Stolarz had 19 saves.

Kyle Connor had three goals and an assist for Winnipeg to extend his point streak to nine games (nine goals, five assists). That set a franchise-record for longest point streak to start a season, which had previously been held by former captain Blake Wheeler since 2015-16.

Mark Scheifele had a goal and assist, and Josh Morrissey added three assists for the Jets. Connor Hellebuyck stopped 30 shots.

Winnipeg, the NHL’s last remaining unbeaten team had opened the season with a franchise-record eight consecutive victories.

Jets: Winnipeg put itself it a 4-0 hole by 3:25 of the second period by displaying some uncharacteristic defensive breakdowns, but it could have been worse if not for their strong special-teams play. They killed off two penalties and Connor scored twice with the man advantage.

Maple Leafs: Toronto pumped in its most goals in a game this season, but all were at even strength. The Leafs’ power play limped into the game at 10 per cent (3 for 30) and came up empty on two chances.

After scoring twice and outshooting the Jets 19-6 in the first period, Winnipeg’s coverage in the slot was loose and Knies fired in a rebound to make it 3-0 just 56 seconds into the second.

The Maple Leafs held the Jets to 23 shots on goal and blocked 18 shots.

Maple Leafs host Seattle on Thursday, and Jets visit Detroit on Wednesday.

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Winnipeg Jets' Kyle Connor (81) celebrates after his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs with Josh Morrissey (44) and Mark Scheifele (55) during second-period NHL hockey game action in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024. (Fred Greenslade/The Canadian Press via AP)

A shot from the Toronto Maple Leafs' William Nylander not pictured, scores on Winnipeg Jets' goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024. (Fred Greenslade/The Canadian Press via AP)

Toronto Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner (16) takes a shot on Winnipeg Jets' goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) as Josh Morrissey (44), Cole Perfetti (91) and Vladislav Namestnikov (7) defend during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024. (Fred Greenslade/The Canadian Press via AP)

Toronto Maple Leafs' Austin Matthews (34) and Winnipeg Jets' Mason Appleton (22) battle for position in front of the net during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024. (Fred Greenslade/The Canadian Press via AP)

Toronto Maple Leafs' William Nylander (88) celebrates his goal with John Tavares (91), Max Pacioretty (67) and Christopher Tanev (8) against the Winnipeg Jets during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024. (Fred Greenslade/The Canadian Press via AP)

Toronto Maple Leafs' John Tavares, second from left, celebrates after his goal against Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, third from right, with William Nylander (88) and Max Pacioretty (67) during second-period NHL hockey game action in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024. (Fred Greenslade/The Canadian Press via AP)

Toronto Maple Leafs' Morgan Rielly (44) celebrates after his goal against the Winnipeg Jets with Oliver Ekman-Larsson (95) and Max Pacioretty (67) during second-period NHL hockey game action in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024. (Fred Greenslade/The Canadian Press via AP)

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Luka Doncic scored 36 points with nine rebounds and eight assists, LeBron James added 26 points with 10 assists and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied for a 120-114 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night.

Jake LaRavia also scored 26 points against his former team and Deandre Ayton had 15 points as the Lakers earned their second home victory over the Grizzlies in three days. The consecutive victories came after Los Angeles lost four of its previous five contests.

Jaylen Wells scored 23 points for Memphis and rookie Cedric Coward scored 16 points with nine rebounds, all in the first half, but did not play after halftime because of an ankle injury.

Jaren Jackson Jr. scored 14 points and Jock Landale had 13 points with 10 rebounds for the Grizzlies, who lost their fourth consecutive game.

Memphis guard Ja Morant (calf) was out for 15th time over the past 21 games.

The Lakers trailed by 11 points with just under three minutes remaining in the third quarter before closing the period on an 8-2 run to trail 87-83.

Los Angeles tied it 92-92 on a driving layup by LaRavia with 7:14 remaining then took its first lead since the first quarter at 94-92 on another layup by LaRavia.

The teams traded the lead back and forth before the Lakers took the lead for good at 100-99 on a pullup jumper from Doncic with 5:12 remaining. Consecutive 3-pointers from Doncic put Los Angeles up 112-103 with 2:08 left.

The victory came without Rui Hachimura (calf) for the third consecutive game, while Austin Reaves (calf) missed his fourth consecutive contest.

Grizzlies: Home against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday

Lakers: At the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday

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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) gestures during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) goes to the basket against the Memphis Grizzlies during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (8) drives against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

Memphis Grizzlies forward Cedric Coward (23) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

Memphis Grizzlies guard Javon Small (10) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)