Overview
- Winnipeg secured its third straight victory as Kyle Connor scored twice, including the decisive short-handed penalty-shot conversion.
- Rookie Brad Lambert netted his first NHL goal at 2:43 of the opening period off a setup from fellow freshman Parker Ford.
- Gabe Vilardi opened the scoring 15 seconds in and added an assist, while Vladislav Namestnikov scored early in the second with Jonathan Toews providing the primary assist.
- The penalty shot followed Penguins goalie Arturs Silovs misplaying the puck and throwing his stick, a ruling upheld after on-ice discussion that Connor finished with a backhand.
- Eric Comrie made 28 saves for the Jets, and Pittsburgh’s eight-game point streak ended despite goals from Sidney Crosby and Blake Lizotte as Silovs stopped 29 shots.