Winnipeg Jets start season with loss despite strong defensive showing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 7:18 AM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
The Winnipeg Jets opened their 2026-27 NHL season with a loss to the Boston Bruins on October 2 at Canada Life Centre. The game was competitive, as Dylan DeMelo scored early and Mario Ferraro added a second-period goal to tie the game at 2-2. However, Elias Lindholm's late goal pushed the game to overtime, where Boston's JJ Peterka secured the win. While the Jets' forwards struggled, their defensemen, including DeMelo and Ferraro, made significant contributions, raising optimism for the season ahead. The Jets will face the Detroit Red Wings next.
- •Jets lose 3-2 to Bruins in season opener on October 2.
- •Dylan DeMelo and Mario Ferraro each scored for Winnipeg.
- •Elias Lindholm's late goal forced overtime.
- •JJ Peterka scored the game-winning goal in overtime.
- •Jets next play against the Detroit Red Wings.
- 7:18 AMYahoo Sports — Winnipeg Jets’ Defense Makes Immediate Impact in Season-Opening Loss
"TThe Winnipeg Jets started their 2026-27 campaign with a loss, but the blue line showed up and kept things interesting. Dylan DeMelo got things rolling for the Jets when he drilled a slap shot past Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman at the 4:52 mark. Late in the second period with the game tied 2-2, Mario […] The post Winnipeg Jets’ Defense Makes Immediate Impact in Season-Opening Loss appeared first on HEAVY.
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