{
  "id": 12767574,
  "title": "Connor scores two, Winnipeg Jets edge Colorado Avalanche 3-2",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/connor-scores-two-winnipeg-jets-edge-colorado-avalanche-3-2",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T02:39:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/hockey/2026/10/07/connor-scores-two-winnipeg-jets-edge-colorado-avalanche-3-2"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Winnipeg Jets secured a 3-2 victory against the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday, thanks to a decisive goal by Kyle Connor in the final minute of regulation. Connor's fifth goal of the season came with a pass from Mark Scheifele, who also assisted on Cole Perfetti's goal. The Jets' defense strengthened with Dylan Samberg contributing two assists, leading to a solid point streak of four games. Mark Scheifele registered his first two points of the season while scoring and assisting on new teammate Cole Perfetti's goal. The Jets' goaltender Stuart Skinner made 32 crucial saves, leading the team to a four-game winning streak. The Avalanche, however, managed to score twice, with Jaden Schwartz and Fedor Svechkov each contributing a goal and an assist. Blackwood made 16 saves for the Avalanche. The Jets' power play, at 50%, failed to convert into goals in the two-man advantages they received. The Avalanche's Martin Necas proved difficult for Skinner, who stopped several strong chances, including a one-timer during a power play where Colorado had five shots.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Kyle Connor scored the game-winning goal in the final minute.",
    "Mark Scheifele assisted on Connor's goal and Cole Perfetti's.",
    "Stuart Skinner made 32 saves, leading to a four-game winning streak."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Winnipeg Jets' strong defensive play and timely scoring have propelled them to a four-game winning streak, boosted by key contributions from newcomers and standout goaltending by Stuart Skinner.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Connor’s late goal lifts Winnipeg Jets to 3-2 win over Avalanche",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/connors-late-goal-lifts-winnipeg-jets-to-3-2-win-over-avalanche",
        "published": "2026-10-08T02:46:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Kyle Connor scores twice, Jets beat Avalanche 3-2 for 3rd straight victory",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/kyle-connor-scores-twice-jets-beat-avalanche-3-2-for-3rd-straight",
        "published": "2026-10-08T02:46:56.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}