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Jets Rally in Third Period to Defeat Sabres, Tie for Central Division Lead

Morgan Barron's tiebreaking goal propels Winnipeg to a significant victory, marking their ninth win in the last 11 games.

  • The Winnipeg Jets rallied from a third-period deficit to defeat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2, marking their ninth victory in 11 games.
  • Morgan Barron scored the tiebreaking goal with 6:05 remaining, contributing to the Jets' four-goal third period.
  • The win allowed the Jets to tie with idle Dallas for the lead in the Central Division, with a record of 39-16-5.
  • The Sabres suffered their first regulation loss this season when leading after two periods, moving to a record of 19-1-1 in such situations.
  • Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, the Sabres' goaltender, faced 33 shots, marking his ninth consecutive start.
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