WATCH: MSU hockey alumnus Mason Appleton scores key playoff goal for Winnipeg Jets

Michigan State hockey alum Mason Appleton scored a big first-period goal in Winnipeg’s Monday night win over Edmonton.

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Michigan State hockey alumnus Mason Appleton is making his presence felt in this year’s NHL playoffs. The Winnipeg Jets finished a sweep of the Edmonton Oilers on Monday night, and Appleton played a key role in most of the series, averaging just over 19 minutes of ice time.

Late in the first period of Monday night’s game, Appleton made a great play with his stick, deflecting a shot from the point into the back of the net to restore the Winnipeg lead.

You can watch Appleton’s key goal here:

Appleton was a standout at MSU from 2015-2017 before being selected in the sixth round of the NHL draft by the Jets.

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