Connor, Pionk shine as Winnipeg Jets roll past Detroit 6-2 – Winnipeg

After suffering their first loss of the season on Monday, the Winnipeg Jets bounced back with a dominant 6-2 victory over the Red Wings in Detroit on Wednesday night.

The Jets wasted no time getting on the scoreboard, with Kyle Connor assisting Gabriel Vilardi for the opening goal just 2:48 into the game. Connor’s assist marked his 500th career point.

Just over a minute later, the Jets extended their lead to 2-0 with a goal from Neal Pionk, assisted by Mark Scheifele and Connor.

Connor joined the scoring action late in the first period, setting up Vilardi for a goal to make it 3-0 after the first 20 minutes.

Despite coming close to making it 4-0 in the second period, the Jets conceded a goal to Dylan Larkin on a power play, cutting their lead to 3-1.

Detroit capitalized on another power play opportunity to make it 3-2 heading into the third period, with Alex DeBrincat scoring for the Red Wings.

Early in the final period, the Jets regained their two-goal lead in a quirky play that saw Nino Niederreiter’s shot deflect off Ben Chiarot and into the net.

The Jets sealed the victory with additional goals from Pionk and Colin Miller, with ten different players registering points in the win.

Goalie Connor Hellebuyck made 19 saves in the game as Winnipeg now looks ahead to their next matchup against Columbus on Friday.