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Jets ride 3-goal third period to victory over Penguins

Alex Iafallo had a goal and an assist in the third period and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Penguins 3-2 Monday night in Pittsburgh. Adam Lowry and Cole Perfetti also scored third-period goals for Winnipeg.

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 2:47 AM
Jets ride 3-goal third period to victory over Penguins
Key Things to Know
  • The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 behind three third-period goals.
  • Cole Perfetti scored the game-winning goal just nine seconds after Pittsburgh tied the score.
  • Alex Iafallo contributed a goal and an assist in the third period for Winnipeg.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Winnipeg Jets scored three goals in the third period to secure a 3-2 comeback victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night in Pittsburgh. Alex Iafallo recorded a goal and an assist in the final frame, while Adam Lowry and Cole Perfetti also scored for Winnipeg. Goaltender Clay Stevenson made 29 saves to earn a win in his Jets debut after being claimed off waivers.

Pittsburgh led 1-0 heading into the third period following Ben Kindel's overturned goal in the second. After Iafallo and Lowry gave Winnipeg a 2-1 advantage, Declan Carlile tied the game for Pittsburgh, only for Perfetti to net the game-winner nine seconds later. Sergei Murashov stopped 30 shots for the Penguins in the loss.

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