Winnipeg Jets' Blake Wheeler Scores Twice in 15 Seconds, Throws Down on Ice

Blake Wheeler had an eventful start to the NHL season Thursday night. 

The Winnipeg Jets' right winger tallied two goals in a 15-second window against the Arizona Coyotes during the first period. He also managed to get his face thoroughly pummeled later in the game, making it a full, laugh-think-cry kind of day for the 28-year-old.

Deadspin’s Barry Petchesky spotted video of Wheeler’s goals, the first sneaking under Mike Smith’s pads and the second coming on a shot deflection soon after.

Fifteen seconds. Two scores. And Wheeler wasn’t done for the night.

The Jets' alternate captain also tallied an assist in Winnipeg’s 6-2 plastering of Arizona, but his offensive potency was only matched by the beatdown he incurred at the hands of Coyotes forward Shane Doan.

Later in the first, Arizona’s 38-year-old captain dropped the gloves on Wheeler and gave the winger several judicious punches to the face. The two hit the ground in a tumble before being separated.

So...good night for Wheeler! Two scores, an assist and a (received) butt-whooping is a full day at the office. You can hang your hat on that.

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