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Stastny scores OT winner, Jets take 2-0 series lead vs. Oilers

EDMONTON — Paul Stastny scored the overtime winner for the Winnipeg Jets in a 1-0 playoff win Friday over the host Edmonton Oilers.

Stastny's screened wrist shot beat Oilers goaltender Mike Smith top corner 4:06 into the extra period.

Winnipeg took a two-game lead in the best-of-seven, first-round series after winning the opener 4-1 on Wednesday.

Games 3 and 4 are Sunday and Monday respectively at Winnipeg's Bell MTS Place.

Winnipeg goaltender Connor Hellebuyck posted a 38-save shutout for the win.

Edmonton counterpart Smith had 35 saves in a goaltenders' duel at Rogers Place, which was devoid of spectators save for a dozen front-line health care workers.