Change in direction for Jets

What a difference a few days can make for the Winnipeg Jets.

By Mike McIntyre · Winnipeg Free Press

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 3:43 AM

Key Things to Know

The Winnipeg Jets cruised to a 6-2 home victory over the Vancouver Canucks for their second straight win.
Six different Jets players scored goals as the team improved its regular-season record to 6-8-3.
Dawson Mercer scored his first goal since joining Winnipeg and added an assist in the contest.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The Winnipeg Jets earned their second straight victory with a 6-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday at Canada Life Centre. Coming off a historic comeback win in Montreal that halted a nine-game losing skid, Winnipeg took early control behind goals from Alex Iafallo, Cole Koepke, and Dawson Mercer in the first period.

Mark Scheifele, Neal Pionk, and Mario Ferraro also scored, while goaltender Stuart Skinner stopped 24 of 26 shots. Rookie Viggo Bjorck recorded his first career NHL point with an assist on Scheifele's goal, improving Winnipeg's record to 6-8-3 on the season.

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