The Winnipeg Jets' goalie situation was uncertain with Connor Hellebuyck initially expected to start but Laurent Brossoit ultimately started against the Buffalo Sabres. The Sabres scored twice, with JJ Peterka and Alex Tuch finding the net, but the Jets held on for a 3-2 win. Hellebuyck made 26 saves. The Jets improved to 9-5-2 and will face the Arizona Coyotes next, with Brossoit expected to start. Against the Coyotes, the Jets led 3-2 after two periods, with goals from Mark Scheifele and Vladislav Namestnikov. The game ended with a 2-1 win for the Jets.
3-2 #NHLJets after two. Connor's league-leading 14th for WPG. Dumba for ARI. Shots - 19-15 WPG
#NHLJets lead #Coyotes 3-2 after two periods. SOG 19-15 for Winnipeg so far.
Jets have 55 seconds of penalty to kill to open the second period. Lead 2-1, via Namestnikov and Scheifele.
#NHLJets lead 2-1 after one. Sloppy start on both sides of the centre line. Scheifele and Namestnikov for Jets. Maccelli for Arizona. Shots 12-10 ARI.
2-1 #NHLJets after 20 minutes of play here in Winnipeg. Arizona opened the scoring via Matias Maccelli but Mark Scheifele and Vladislav Namestnikov answered back, with just 58 seconds between Jets goals.
With 1:58 to go in the first period, Vladislav Namestnikov banks his pass attempt off Lawson Crouse in from below the goal line. 2-1 #NHLJets
Connor Hellebuyck stops 26 shots as Jets edge Sabres https://t.co/mximwIjA1P https://t.co/800LeDakVN
Here's my story on the #NHLJets 3-2 win over the #Sabres on Friday night: https://t.co/aHFtFv8bNj
Laurent Brossoit is starting against Arizona on Saturday. #NHLJets
#NHLJets Arniel confirms Brossoit will start Saturday vs Arizona. @TSN_Edge
Jets survive the Sabres' late push, holding on for a 3-2 win and improving to 9-5-2 on the season. It wasn't a Picasso but goals from Cole Perfetti, Mason Appleton, and Nikolaj Ehlers made it a win.
#Sabres try for the buzzer beater but the shot appears to be blocked on the way and it goes wide. #NHLJets hold on for a 3-2 victory on Friday to improve to 3-1 on the homestand and 9-5-2 overall. The Jets will face the #Coyotes on Saturday, look for Laurent Brossoit in goal.
#NHLJets hold on for a 3-2 win over the Sabres. Not their best effort, but two points are two points.
Benson great pass to spring Peterka on another breakaway and he scores on the rebound, 3-2 WInn.
Outstanding pass to spring JJ Peterka and he buries his own rebound after Connor Hellebuyck makes the initial save. #Sabres cut #NHLJets lead to 3-2 one minute into the third period.
3-2. 21 year old JJ Peterka gets sprung for a breakaway and then finishes off his rebound when Connor Hellebuyck makes the initial save.
Peterka. 3-2. Great pass, and a great take by Peterka.
Peterka breakaway. Goal. Hellebuyck made the initial stop but Peterka got his own rebound. Super stretch pass by Dahlin. #Sabres get to 3-2 at 1:00 of third.
#NHLJets lead 3-1 after two. Goals by Perfetti, Ehlers and Appleton. Buffalo countered with Tuch. Shots 16-11 BUF.
Connor Hellebuyck stands tall after the breakaway chance for JJ Peterka with 7:25 to go in the 2nd period.
Nikolaj Ehlers with the sneak attack from the left point and it's 3-1 #NHLJets Looks like #Sabres D Owen Power was screening Eric Comrie on the play. Goal comes at 8:12 of the 2nd period. Ehlers with his fifth.
Alex Tuch finds a loose puck in the slot and #Sabres are on the board. Connor Hellebuyck tried to poke check it out of trouble after the initial shot was blocked, Adam Lowry never got control of it and Tuch was quick to pounce.
We have our third goal in less than five minutes of second period action. Alex Tuch buries a scramble play in front of Connor Hellebuyck.
Connor Hellebuyck starts for the #NHLJets. Apologies for the error.
#NHLJets are optional this morning. Connor Hellebuyck is not on the ice. For me, unless there is an issue with Hellebuyck’s health, I would expect him to start tonight Vs #Sabres But with the back-to-back games this weekend, Laurent Brossoit is expected to get one of them.
#NHLJets Brossoit is in the starter’s net at optional morning skate. Hellebuyck is not on the ice so he’ll likely get Arizona on Saturday night. @TSN_Edge
Laurent Brossoit will start for the #NHLJets tonight.