Overview
- The Winnipeg Jets beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 at Canada Life Centre on Tuesday night as Cole Perfetti scored twice and the top line of Perfetti, Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor combined for seven points.
- Perfetti reached five goals in six games after opening the scoring early and adding a power-play marker late in the second period, a marked acceleration from his slow start last season.
- Stuart Skinner made 19 saves and extended his run without a regulation loss, a performance that has steadied the team through tight moments.
- Coach Scott Arniel said the club needs more secondary scoring because, beyond the top trio, the roster has produced few goals and many players remain scoreless.
- The Jets improved to 4-1-1 and will visit the Chicago Blackhawks next, a trip that will test whether the top line and goaltending can carry the club while depth scoring develops.