Jets lead Avalanche 1-0 after first period in NHL matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 1:20 AM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
The Winnipeg Jets hold a 1-0 lead over the Colorado Avalanche after the first period in Denver on September 26. Nino Niederreiter scored a power-play goal at 6:15, capitalizing on a rebound after a shot from Neal Pionk. The Avalanche struggled on their power play, managing only one shot during a two-minute advantage. Both teams faced penalty troubles, with Colorado committing multiple infractions. The Jets recorded a slight edge in shots, 9-7, at the end of the first frame.
- •Nino Niederreiter scored the opening goal for Winnipeg at 6:15.
- •Colorado committed a hooking penalty leading to Winnipeg's power play.
- •The Avalanche managed one shot during their only power-play opportunity.
- •Winnipeg held a slight 9-7 advantage in shots on goal.
- •The second period began with Colorado down a man due to a penalty.
- 1:20 AMYahoo Sports — Jets Take 1-0 Lead Over Avalanche After First
"Nino Niederreiter’s power-play tally capitalized on early Colorado mistakes, as Mackenzie Blackwood’s rebound struggles left the Avalanche chasing a relentless Winnipeg attack through a physical opening frame.
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