Ehlers scores 2, Tanev nets winner as Jets top Predators 6-4

Winnipeg Jets left wing Brandon Tanev (13) scores the go-ahead goal against Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, as Nashville Predators' Roman Josi (59), of Switzerland, defends in the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. The Jets later scored an open-net goal to win 6-4. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) Winnipeg Jets left wing Brandon Tanev (13) scores the go-ahead goal against Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, as Nashville Predators' Roman Josi (59), of Switzerland, defends in the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017, in Nashville, Tenn. The Jets later scored an open-net goal to win 6-4. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

By Associated Press December 20, 2017 4 min read

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Brandon Tanev’s first goal in almost two months came at a perfect time for the Jets.

Tanev snapped a third-period tie with 1:26 left, sending Winnipeg to a 6-4 victory over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night.

Nikolaj Ehlers had two goals and Adam Lowry, Patrik Laine and Blake Wheeler also scored for the Jets. Tyler Myers added three assists and Connor Hellebuyck made 30 saves.

The Jets pulled within one point of the Central Division lead, currently held by Nashville and the St. Louis Blues. The Predators have played two fewer games than both Winnipeg and St. Louis.

Calle Jarnkrok, Kevin Fiala, P.K. Subban and Yannick Weber scored for Nashville, which had won three straight. The Predators are 6-1-1 in December.