However, their defensive play appeared somewhat unstable, as both of the Jets' regulation goals stemmed from lapses in coverage in front of the net. Despite the loss, Cale Makar expressed strong admiration for Nathan MacKinnon, who scored a goal during the game.

Neal Pionk scored 17 seconds into overtime and Connor Hellebuyck made 25 saves as the Winnipeg Jets beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 in Denver on Wednesday night.

DENVER — Neal Pionk scored 17 seconds into overtime, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Wednesday night. Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck started the winning play when he sent the puck to Vladislav Namestnikov, who fed Pionk skating down the right side. Pionk’s slap shot beat Mackenzie Blackwood to end Winnipeg’s two-game skid.

DENVER — Cale Makar deflects not only shots but any mention of milestones related to him. It’s just the nature of the Colorado Avalanche’s dynamic defenseman. He’s not a big spotlight ...

DENVER — Cale Makar deflects not only shots but any mention of milestones related to him. It’s just the nature of the Colorado Avalanche’s dynamic defenceman. He’s not a big spotlight ...

Cale Makar deflects not only shots but any mention of milestones related to him. It's just the nature of the Colorado Avalanche's dynamic defenceman. He's not a big spotlight person even if he ...

Jan 18, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) scores against Dallas Stars goaltender Casey DeSmith (1) as defenseman Nils Lundkvist (5) defends in the third period at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn ...