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Cole Perfetti scores winner as Jets top Penguins 3-2 in Pittsburgh

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 2:54 AM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Cole Perfetti scores winner as Jets top Penguins 3-2 in Pittsburgh

Summary

The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on October 5, 2026. Alex Iafallo contributed a goal and an assist for the Jets, while Clay Stevenson recorded 29 saves. Pittsburgh's Declan Carlile tied the game in the third period, but Cole Perfetti quickly responded with the decisive goal just nine seconds later. Adam Lowry also scored for the Jets, who recorded their second consecutive win after losing their season opener. Next, the Jets will host the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday, and the Penguins are set to visit the Washington Capitals the same evening.

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By the Numbers

•Jets score three goals to secure victory over Penguins
•Perfetti nets game-winning goal shortly after Carlile's equalizer
•Iafallo records one goal and one assist in the match
•Jets out-hit Penguins 23 to 11 during the game
•Next games: Jets host Avalanche; Penguins visit Capitals

Latest Updates

2:54 AMYahoo Sports — Jets edge Penguins 3-2 as Cole Perfetti scores 9 seconds after tying goal

What they're saying

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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Alex Iafallo had a goal and an assist, Clay Stevenson made 29 saves, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Monday night.Pittsburgh's Declan Carlile scored 8:53 into the third period to tie the game at 2-2, but Cole Perfetti scored the winner on a wrist shot just nine seconds later, assisted by Josh Morrissey, to put the Jets ahead to stay.
— Yahoo Sports

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