What Happened
Goaltender Nico Daws made his first appearance with the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Daws entered the game at the start of the third period in relief of starter Stuart Skinner, with Winnipeg facing a 5-1 deficit. The Jets acquired Daws from the New Jersey Devils the previous week as part of the package in the Connor Hellebuyck trade. Daws, 25, has played 59 career NHL games since his debut in the 2021-22 season. Before the trade, he recorded a .872 save percentage and a 2.78 goals-against average in four starts this season. Winnipeg entered the contest on a six-game losing skid.
Key Details
- Nico Daws made his Winnipeg debut replacing Stuart Skinner to start the third period.
- Winnipeg was trailing 5-1 at the time of the goaltender change.
- Daws was acquired from New Jersey in the Connor Hellebuyck trade.
- The 25-year-old has 59 career NHL appearances, all previously with the Devils.