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NHL Game Recap: Connor Scores Twice as Jets Rally Past Avalanche 3-2 (10/07/2026)

A pair of goals from Kyle Connor, including the game-winning goal with one minute left in regulation, propelled the Winnipeg Jets to a 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche Wednesday night at Canada Life Centre.

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 3:47 AM
NHL Game Recap: Connor Scores Twice as Jets Rally Past Avalanche 3-2 (10/07/2026)
Key Things to Know
  • Kyle Connor scored twice as the Winnipeg Jets defeated the Colorado Avalanche 3-2.
  • Connor netted the winning goal with exactly one minute remaining in the third period.
  • Jets goaltender Stuart Skinner made 32 saves to help seal the victory.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Kyle Connor scored two goals, including the game-winner with one minute remaining in regulation, to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche at Canada Life Centre. Cole Perfetti also scored for Winnipeg, while Jaden Schwartz and Fedor Svechkov tallied goals for the Avalanche in the back-and-forth contest.

Jets goaltender Stuart Skinner stopped 32 of 34 shots to secure the win despite Colorado outshooting Winnipeg early on. The Jets suffered an injury setback when defenseman Josh Morrissey exited the game in the first period with an upper-body injury, prompting Dylan Samberg to log 25:25 of ice time and contribute two assists in his absence.

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