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Winnipeg Jets visit Pittsburgh Penguins for early season matchup

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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Winnipeg Jets visit Pittsburgh Penguins for early season matchup

Summary

The Winnipeg Jets face the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight at 7:30 p.m. in Pittsburgh. The Jets enter with a record of 1-0-1, currently in fourth place in the Central Division, while the Penguins are 2-0-0 and sit atop the Metropolitan Division. Winnipeg recently secured a 3-2 victory against Detroit, highlighted by Kyle Conner's two goals. The matchup marks their first meeting of the season, with the Penguins looking to extend their strong home record against the Jets, having won 21 of their last 24 contests at PPG Paints Arena.

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By the Numbers

•Jets are 1-0-1, Penguins are 2-0-0
•Pittsburgh is first in the Metropolitan Division
•Kyle Conner has five points in two games
•Jets will face Colorado at home on Wednesday
•Penguins will play two road games next week

Latest Updates

11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Game Preview: Winnipeg Jets @ Pittsburgh Penguins 10/5/2026

What they're saying

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Who: Winnipeg Jets (1-0-1, 4th place Central Division) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (2-0-0, 1st place Metropolitan Division) When: 7:30 p.m. eastern How to Watch: Locally televised game on Sportsnet Pittsburgh, Sportsnet+ up in Canada, out-of-market streaming on ESPN+ Pens’ Path Ahead: Up next for the Penguins will be two road games against division opponent, Washington on Wednesday […]
— Yahoo Sports

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