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Tristen Robins and Tyler Parr scored for the Blades, who were limited to just 18 shots on goal.
Winnipeg improved its Eastern Conference-leading record to 45-9-3-2 in the Western Hockey League while Saskatoon fell to 33-22-3-1. With 70 points, the Blades remain three back of the Moose Jaw Warriors for fourth place and home-ice advantage for the opening round of the WHL playoffs and now have just one game in hand.
Jack Finley, Jakin Smallwood, Chase Wheatcroft and Nolan Orzeck, with an empty-net goal, each tallied once for Winnipeg, which led 2-0 and 2-1 by periods.Nolan Maier made 25 saves in the loss.The Blades return to action Friday night at home against the visiting Regina Pats. Game-time is 7 p.m. at SaskTel Centre.