Kyle Connor scores twice as Jets edge Red Wings 3-2
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Kyle Connor contributed two goals and an assist in the Winnipeg Jets' 3-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on October 4, 2026. This win marks the Jets' second game of the 2026-27 season, further establishing Connor's strong performance early in the campaign. He continues to excel against the Red Wings, achieving 19 points in 17 career games against them. With three power-play goals in just two games this season, Connor is now fifth in Jets history for power-play goals, surpassing Thomas Steen. The Jets will face the Pittsburgh Penguins next on October 9, 2026.
- •Kyle Connor records two goals and an assist in the win.
- •Winnipeg Jets are 2-0 in the 2026-27 season.
- •Connor now has 19 points against the Red Wings in his career.
- •He surpassed Thomas Steen for fifth-most power-play goals in Jets history.
- •The Jets will play the Pittsburgh Penguins next.
- 4:05 AMYahoo Sports — Kyle Connor has hand in all 3 goals in narrow win over Red Wings
- 2:50 AMYahoo Sports — Jets Star Kyle Connor Makes Franchise History In Win Over Red Wings
"Kyle Connor has dominated through the first two games of the Winnipeg Jets‘ 2026-27 season, setting the stage for an unforgettable year. Connor has already been making NHL history this season. He tormented the Detroit Red Wings again on Sunday with two goals and an assist in Winnipeg’s 3-2 win, continuing a career-long trend against […] The post Jets Star Kyle Connor Makes Franchise History In Win Over Red Wings appeared first on HEAVY.
"JETS 3, RED WINGS 2DETROIT (AP) — Kyle Connor scored two of Winnipeg’s three power-play goals and added an assist on the third as the Jets held off the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 on Sunday.Cole Perfetti scored the Jets’ other goal and had two assists, while Josh Morrissey also had two assists.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 5, 2026, 4:05 AMKyle Connor has hand in all 3 goals in narrow win over Red Wings
JETS 3, RED WINGS 2DETROIT (AP) — Kyle Connor scored two of Winnipeg’s three power-play goals and added an assist on the third as the Jets held off the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 on Sunday.Cole Perfetti scored the Jets’ other goal and had two assists, while Josh Morrissey also had two assists.
- Yahoo SportsOct 5, 2026, 2:50 AMJets Star Kyle Connor Makes Franchise History In Win Over Red Wings
Kyle Connor has dominated through the first two games of the Winnipeg Jets‘ 2026-27 season, setting the stage for an unforgettable year. Connor has already been making NHL history this season. He tormented the Detroit Red Wings again on Sunday with two goals and an assist in Winnipeg’s 3-2 win, continuing a career-long trend against […] The post Jets Star Kyle Connor Makes Franchise History In Win Over Red Wings appeared first on HEAVY.
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