Jets 4, Sabres 1: Winnipeg Gets Revenge vs. Buffalo
Last night in Winnipeg, the Jets beat the Buffalo Sabres 4–1. Earlier in the week, the same Jets got thumped 5–1 in Buffalo. This time, the Jets were a little sharper, a little more determined, and a whole lot more connected. Kyle Connor set the tone with an early goal, and from there the Jets controlled the pace in a way they didn’t on Monday.
What stood out most was the group's commitment. Scott Arniel talked before the game about wanting more detail and a higher level of competitiveness, and it showed. Every line gave Buffalo problems in their own end, and the Jets kept getting numbers back to break up the Sabres’ rush. It wasn’t flashy, but it was steady—and for this team right now, that matters as much as anything.
The real difference, though, came from the supporting cast. Cole Koepke, Morgan Barron, and Tanner Pearson played the kind of grinding, opportunistic hockey that good teams need when their stars aren’t carrying everything. And when the Sabres did push, Eric Comrie had a calmness about him that settled the building.
Key Point One: The Jets’ Kyle Connor Stays Hot
Kyle Connor is scoring like he’s tapping into mid-season form all over again. His first-period goal—clean, quick, second effort—jump-started the Jets. He added an assist later and continues to drive the offense with a confidence that rubs off on the whole bench.
Key Point Two: The Jets’ Koepke Line Arrives
Cole Koepke, Morgan Barron, and Tanner Pearson had their best game of the season. Koepke got his first goal as a Jet, Pearson scored on a breakaway, and Barron’s slick passing showed real chemistry. Winnipeg finally saw that line tilt the ice.
Key Point Three: Goalie Eric Comrie Steadies the Net
Eric Comrie’s 34-save night mattered. Buffalo had their looks, but Comrie was composed on screens, rebounds, and scrambles. His work bought the Jets time to settle in and build their game.
Final Thoughts from the Jets’ Perspective
Kyle Connor’s current four-game goal streak isn’t just a hot stretch; it ties him with Mark Scheifele for the second-most such runs in franchise history. Only Ilya Kovalchuk sits ahead of him, which tells you exactly the sort of company Connor is keeping these days.