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Kyle Connor tops 500 career points in Jets' 6-2 victory over Red Wings

Gabriel Vilardi nets goal for Jets

Neal Pionk scored two goals for the Jets while Gabriel Vilardi had a goal and an assist, and Nino Niederreiter and Colin Miller also scored. Connor Hellebuyck made 19 saves to help Winnipeg bounce back from its first loss of the season against Toronto on Monday.

Connor, who entered the game with 499 career points, extended his season-opening point streak to 10 games. He has 17 points (nine goals, eight assists) this season.

Dylan Larkin and Alex DeBrincat scored power-play goals for Detroit, which has lost three straight. Lucas Raymond and Moritz Seider each had two assists, and Alex Lyon had 23 saves.

Takeaways Jets: Their top-ranked power play didn't get an opportunity until the third period. Pionk scored his second goal of the game on a shot from the point. They went 1 for 2 with the advantage and are now 13 for 29.

Red Wings: The offense just hasn't put enough pressure on opposing goalies. They have been outshot 211-127 over the last six games.

Key moment The Jets were clinging to a one-goal lead entering the third. They got some breathing room 10 seconds into the period after Detroit defenseman Jeff Petry failed to control the puck in his own zone. Niederreiter swatted it toward the Red Wings crease and it deflected off the skate on Detroit defenseman Ben Chiarot and into the net.

Key stat The Jets had given up two power-play goals in their first nine games and none on the road. The Red Wings converted on two opportunities in the second period.

Up Next The Jets visit Columbus on Friday, while the Red Wings host Buffalo on Saturday.

Regular Season Series

WPG leads series 1-0

Scoring Summary

Goal 1st Period 2:48 Gabriel Vilardi Goal (3) Snap Shot, assists: Kyle Connor (7), Logan Stanley (2)
Goal 1st Period 4:02 Neal Pionk Goal (2) Wrist Shot, assists: Mark Scheifele (7), Kyle Connor (8)
Goal 1st Period 15:44 Kyle Connor Goal (9) Backhand, assists: Gabriel Vilardi (5)
Goal 2nd Period 8:13 Dylan Larkin Goal (5) Snap Shot, assists: Lucas Raymond (8), Moritz Seider (5)
Goal 2nd Period 17:40 Alex DeBrincat Goal (5) Tip-In, assists: Lucas Raymond (9), Moritz Seider (6)
Goal 3rd Period 0:10 Nino Niederreiter Goal (5) Backhand, assists: none
Goal 3rd Period 7:19 Neal Pionk Goal (3) Wrist Shot, assists: Alex Iafallo (3), Vladislav Namestnikov (5)
Goal 3rd Period 10:25 Colin Miller Goal (2) Snap Shot, assists: Adam Lowry (6)

Statistics

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17 Blocked Shots 6
10 Hits 31
3 Takeaways 8
29 Shots 21
1 Power Play Goals 2
2 Power Play Opportunities 3
50.0 Power Play Percentage 66.7
0 Short Handed Goals 0
0 Shootout Goals 0
33 Faceoffs Won 21
61.1 Faceoff Win Percent 38.9
13 Giveaways 17
3 Total Penalties 2
6 Penalty Minutes 4

Game Information

Little Caesars Arena

Location: Detroit, MI
Attendance: 18,780 | Capacity:

2024-25 Central Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Winnipeg 16 3 32 0
Minnesota 12 3 27 3
Dallas 12 6 24 0
Colorado 10 9 20 0
Utah 7 8 17 3
St. Louis 8 11 17 1
Nashville 6 11 15 3
Chicago 6 12 13 1

2024-25 Atlantic Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
Toronto 12 6 26 2
Florida 12 6 25 1
Tampa Bay 10 6 21 1
Buffalo 9 9 19 1
Boston 8 9 19 3
Ottawa 8 9 17 1
Detroit 7 9 16 2
Montreal 7 10 16 2
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