The Winnipeg Jets started their seven-game homestand with a 4-3 shootout win over the Dallas Stars. Here are three talking points from the game.
The Winnipeg Jets kicked off November with a matchup yesterday evening against the Dallas Stars at the Canada Life Centre.
This game was game one of a seven-game homestand for the Jets and they were coming into this contest playing good hockey as of late. The Jets were bringing a six-game point streak into this contest against a Central Division foe.
Before the game, it was announced that Connor Hellebuyck would not play due to the birth of his child. Therefore, Eric Comrie got his second start of the new season.
Eventually, this Divisional game went down to the wire and required a shootout to determine which team left the building with an extra point.
The Jets won the shootout and started November with a win. Here are three talking points from the Jets’ 4-3 win:
3. Jets Lose their Third Period Lead
The second period was an outstanding performance from the Jets. They went into the second period tied at 1-1 and dominated the play.
Winnipeg outshot the Stars 17-8 in the second period en route to scoring two goals and taking a 3-1 lead into the final twenty minutes of regulation.
Unfortunately, the third period did not go so well for the Jets. The Stars were able to score two goals within a four-minute span during the middle of the final frame to tie the game at two.
Leading up to this game, the Jets have shown that they are great at coming back from a deficit in the third, but they have not had much time playing with a lead.
Playing with a lead is something to keep an eye on during the Jets’ next couple of games. Winnipeg needs to stay on the front foot and attack their opponents with the lead rather than playing more conservative.