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Kyle Connor scores a pair of power-play goals as Jets squeak past Red Wings 3-2
Connor scored twice on the power play and added an assist as Winnipeg earned its first win and Detroit fell to 0-2.
- On Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, the Winnipeg Jets secured a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings in Detroit. The win marked the Jets' first of the season, powered by three power-play goals during the matinee.
- The Red Wings faced significant challenges heading into the matchup, missing former captain Dylan Larkin and forward Marco Kasper due to upper-body injuries. News emerged Saturday that both Larkin and defenseman Simon Edvinsson requested trades.
- Winnipeg forward Cole Perfetti collected one goal and two assists to pace the offense. Goaltender Stuart Skinner made 33 saves, including a critical stop against Detroit forward Lucas Raymond in the final minute.
- Despite scoring efforts from Detroit forward Viktor Arvidsson and Emmitt Finnie, the Red Wings fell short. Fans renewed 'Sell the team' chants throughout the arena during the matinee.
- The Jets travel to Pittsburgh on Monday, while the Red Wings return home to host the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday. Both teams aim to adjust their rosters as the young season progresses.
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Kyle Connor has dominated through the first two games of the Winnipeg Jets‘ 2026-27 season, setting the stage for an unforgettable year.Connor has already been making NHL history this season. He tormented the Detroit Red Wings again on Sunday with two goals and an assist in Winnipeg’s 3-2 win, continuing a career-long trend against the […]
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Red Wings' rally falls short vs. Jets, drop second straight home game
DETROIT — Some hockey games are mainly decided on what a team does on the power play. Score on it, and you give yourself an edge if play at even strength is even. The Detroit Red Wings didn't do as…
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Cole Perfetti and Kyle Connor both scored three points in the Winnipeg Jets' 3-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings.
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