Jets Let Another Road Lead Slip Away vs. Kraken

From the Winnipeg Jets’ point of view, this one felt like a game they had in their hands — twice — but couldn’t close. In the end, they couldn’t and fell 5-3. Alex Iafallo, Mark Scheifele, and Kyle Connor each did their part, giving Winnipeg three separate leads and plenty of momentum to work with. Early on, the pace was good, the breakouts were clean, and the power play finally gave Connor a bit of relief with that late second-period strike.

But the cracks kept showing. Scott Arniel said it directly: Winnipeg made too many mistakes in coverage, the kind you can’t make on the road when you should be in lockdown mode.

In the Third Period, the Jets Fell Apart

The third period is where it fell apart. Jordan Eberle was given far too much space on both of his goals, and the Jets never regained their urgency once Seattle pushed back. Connor Hellebuyck didn’t see a ton of rubber, but the chances he faced were high-grade, and the breakdowns in front of him left little margin for recovery.

For a team now 1-4-0 on this road trip, the pattern is becoming hard to ignore: decent stretches, good individual efforts, but not enough detail or consistency to finish a night properly. Winnipeg will know this one was on their stick — and they let it drift away.

Key Points for the Jets

First, the Jets’ Offensive Push Is Alive: The Jets showed glimpses of their usual offensive spark with goals from Scheifele, Connor, and Iafallo, but the rhythm in the third period slipped away. Execution down the stretch will be the focus if they want to finish games stronger on the road.

Second, Jets’ Defensive Breakdowns Hurt: The three goals in their own zone, especially in scripted coverage situations, emphasize that mistakes at key moments can undo the best efforts. Hellebuyck did what he could, but the defensive structure needs tightening.

Third, the Jets’ Connor Breaks His Scoring Slump: Kyle Connor’s late power-play goal gave Winnipeg a brief lead and a much-needed confidence boost, breaking through a scoring slump. The goal highlighted how the Jets’ power play can create openings and keep pressure on the opposing defense.

Final Note for the Jets

It’s another hard lesson for Winnipeg on the road. They played hard, had some bright moments, but the margin for error is razor-thin. If the Jets can tighten coverage and stay engaged for all 60 minutes, they’ve got the pieces to rebound—but tonight was a reminder that consistency, not flashes, wins hockey games.