Brief
Kyle Connor scores with a minute left as Jets beat Avalanche 3-2 for third straight win
Connor's fifth goal of the season broke a tie with 59 seconds left, while goaltender Stuart Skinner made 32 saves.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Kyle Connor scored with 59 seconds left in regulation to give the Winnipeg Jets a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, according to the Canadian Press and the Associated Press.
What happened
The Jets took a 1-0 lead in the first period when Jaden Schwartz opened scoring for Colorado. Winnipeg answered in the second period with goals from Connor and new linemate Cole Perfetti, putting the Jets ahead 2-1. Colorado equalised when Fedor Svechkov scored with 7:25 remaining in the third period. With the game tied, Mark Scheifele delivered a pass from near the boards that Connor turned into a one‑minute‑left goal, securing the win.
What the reports add
The Canadian Press article notes that Scheifele recorded his first two points of the season, including an assist on Perfetti’s goal, and that defenseman Dylan Samberg added two assists for Winnipeg. The Associated Press adds that Connor’s five goals in four games tied him for the NHL lead and that Colorado’s goalie Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 16 shots, while Winnipeg’s Stuart Skinner made 32 saves.
What was said
Both outlets quote the play‑by‑play description of Scheifele’s pass and Connor’s shot but do not include direct statements from players or coaches.
How it came about
The win extends Winnipeg’s season‑opening point streak to four games and marks their third consecutive victory. The Jets have been navigating roster turbulence after suspending starter Connor Hellebuyck in September, a development covered in Felo’s earlier report. Despite the goaltending uncertainty, the team has maintained strong offensive production, highlighted by Connor’s early‑season scoring pace.
Key facts
- Kyle Connor scored the winning goal with 59 seconds left to give Winnipeg a 3-2 win over Colorado. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Stuart Skinner made 32 saves for the Jets. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- The victory was Winnipeg's third straight win and extended their point streak to four games. (winnipegfreepress.com)
