Jets hand Penguins 1st loss of season before game at Capitals after Ovechkin’s retirement announcement
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Sergei Murashov (1) stops a shot by Winnipeg Jets' Cole Koepke (45) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. Associated Press
PITTSBURGH — Alex Iafallo had a goal and an assist, Clay Stevenson made 29 saves and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 Monday night.
Pittsburgh's Declan Carlile scored 8:53 into the third period to tie the game at 2-2, but Cole Perfetti scored the winner on a wrist shot just nine seconds later, assisted by Josh Morrissey, to put the Jets ahead to stay and hand the Pens (2-1) their first loss this year
Adam Lowry also scored for the Jets, who have won two in a row after losing their season opener.
Benjamin Kindel also scored for the Penguins, and Carlile added an assist. Sergei Murashov made 30 saves for the Penguins.
The Jets outhit the Penguins 23-11.
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Penguins visit the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night.
