#NHLJets dominate the first period against the #Preds, scoring four goals to lead 4-0. The game saw impressive performances from players like Gabriel Vilardi, Mark Scheifele, and Dylan DeMelo. The Jets capitalized on power plays and strong offensive plays, leading to a significant lead over Nashville.
Perfect first period from the #NHLJets. Didn't put a foot wrong. And they lead 4-0. Two power-play goals and they chased Georgiev. 40 to play, but this is a statement in the making.
On the ensuing shift, Adam Lowry finds a rebound after a point shot from Dylan DeMelo and it's 4-0 #NHLJets and that will do it for Alexandar Georgiev, who gave up four on 15 SOG. 4:43 to go in the first period.
And they need just three seconds to etend the lead as Josh Morrissey blasts home a slapper from the left point after Sean Monahan won the draw in the offensive zone. 3-0 #NHLJets who are 2-for-2 on the power play.
Crispy cross-ice feed from Kyle Connor to Gabriel Vilardi on the backdoor and it's 2-0 #NHLJets on the power play marker at 8:02 of the first period.
Nikolaj Ehlers finds Sean Monahan on doorstep and it’s 1-0 #NHLJets at 5:59 of the first period.
Great opportunity in front for Kyle Connor as Mark Scheifele finds him with a nifty backhand pass but Jake Oettinger kicks out the right pad and prevents the #NHLJets from extending the lead with just over four minutes to go in the second period.
Once again, Luke Evangelista sneaks in and Connor Hellebuyck is forced to make a big save. #NHLJets hold a two-goal lead but they've been too loose defensively in this one.
An *eventful* first period for Winnipeg in Nashville. The #NHLJets more than made up for an early error from Nikolaj Ehlers, storming back via Gabriel Vilardi, Mark Scheifele, and Dylan DeMelo to lead 3-1. Vilardi and Scheifele's goals were beauties.
#NHLJets get caught on a turnover early but proceed to score three unanswered to lead 3-1 after 20 minutes. The defence still seems a bit loose, but it has improved much since the Ehlers giveaway that led to the opener.
END 1: Jets 3, #Preds 1 This is the 4th time WPG has scored 3 goals in the opening period this season. Nashville has had their chances, even on the PP early. Not Saros' best start.
#NHLJets have been opportunistic here in the first, scoring three times on their first five shots on goal.
Dylan DeMelo, 3-1 Jets. They have 5 shots on goal with 7:14 to play in the 1st. #Preds
Mark Scheifele, 2-1 Jets takes the lead with 11:41 to play in the 1st. Nashville's lead quickly evaporated.
Incredible show of hands in tight by Gabriel Vilardi and #NHLJets tie it up on the power play. Between the legs beauty by Vilardi for his 20th goal of the season at 6:51 of the first period.