What Happened
Winnipeg trailed after Ben Kindel scored for Pittsburgh in the second period, then took control in the third. Alex Iafallo and Adam Lowry scored two goals in three minutes to put the Jets ahead. Declan Carlile pulled the Penguins even before Cole Perfetti's one-timer restored Winnipeg's lead for good. Goaltender Clay Stevenson made 30 saves in his Jets debut as Winnipeg moved to 2-0-1 on the season.
Key Details
- Final score: Winnipeg Jets 3, Pittsburgh Penguins 2
- Ben Kindel opened the scoring in the second period for Pittsburgh
- Alex Iafallo and Adam Lowry scored two Jets goals in three minutes in the third
- Declan Carlile tied the game before Cole Perfetti's game-winning one-timer
- Clay Stevenson stopped 30 of 32 shots in his Jets debut
- Winnipeg is 2-0-1; Pittsburgh is 2-1-0 after its first loss
What It Means
Winnipeg's third-period push kept it unbeaten in regulation through three games, with a new goaltender delivering in his first appearance. Pittsburgh had opened the season with two wins before Monday, so the loss is its first of the campaign.