What Happened
Boston opened its season with a 4-3 overtime win in Winnipeg on Friday night, with JJ Peterka scoring 3:21 into the extra period. Peterka beat Stuart Skinner five-hole for his second overtime winner of the week. Hampus Lindholm, James Hagens and Elias Lindholm also scored for the Bruins, while Jeremy Swayman made 30 saves. Dylan DeMelo, Kyle Connor and Mario Ferraro scored for Winnipeg, which fell to 0-1-0.
Key Details
- Peterka scored 3:21 into overtime, his second overtime winner this week after beating the Rangers.
- Swayman stopped 30 shots; Skinner stopped 26 in his Jets debut.
- Pastrnak and Zadorov each recorded two assists for Boston.
- Connor had a goal and an assist for a two-point night.
- Winnipeg went 1-for-3 on the power play; Boston was 0-for-1.
- Boston is 2-0-0 after a 3-0 win over the Rangers on Tuesday.
What It Means
Winnipeg's home opener came with Skinner in net rather than franchise goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, who demanded a trade, skipped training camp and was suspended indefinitely. The Jets have said they need secondary scoring, and goals from defencemen DeMelo and Ferraro provided some. Boston, meanwhile, has started 2-0-0 with wins over the Rangers and Jets.
What's Next
Winnipeg continues its season without Hellebuyck, whose indefinite suspension and trade request remain unresolved, leaving Skinner as the primary option in goal. Boston looks to stay unbeaten after opening 2-0-0.