Winnipeg Jets vs Tampa Bay Lightning: did Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor tilt the ice in 3 periods?

The Winnipeg Jets moved to 25-26 with 10 overtime losses and 4 points after a 4-1 result over the Tampa Bay Lightning, who came in at 38-18 with 4 overtime losses and 1 point at Canada Life Centre. Winnipeg Jets vs Tampa Bay Lightning recap.

First period

The Jets finished the opening period in a 0-0 tie while holding a 10-8 edge in shots and a 56 percent faceoff rate on 61 draws. The Jets registered 26 hits in the game and started that physical pace early against the Lightning, who ended with 23 hits. The Jets also leaned on puck pressure that showed up in 8 takeaways, while the Lightning recorded 1 takeaway.

Second period

The Jets broke through with 2 goals in the second period after generating 25 even-strength shots on the night. Mark Scheifele posted 1 goal and 1 assist, and Kyle Connor added 1 goal and 1 assist as the Jets produced 4 even-strength goals. Alex Iafallo contributed 2 assists and Tanner Pearson collected 2 assists as Winnipeg’s even-strength attack accounted for 8 assists overall.

Third period

The Jets added 2 more goals in the third period and closed the night with 30 shots and a 13 percent shooting rate. Gustav Nyquist scored 1 goal on 1 shot, and Winnipeg’s empty-net goal pushed the margin after the Lightning cut into it with a third-period power-play goal on 2 opportunities. Connor Hellebuyck secured the win with 26 saves on 27 shots, including 23 even-strength saves, while the Jets penalty kill allowed 1 goal on 2 Lightning power plays.

The Winnipeg Jets vs Tampa Bay Lightning key moments included Winnipeg’s 4-goal even-strength output and Hellebuyck’s 1-goal showing against on 27 shots, and the Winnipeg Jets match rating starts with a plus-20 team mark that reflected the five-on-five control. The Winnipeg Jets vs Tampa Bay Lightning full match report also shows the Lightning finished with 27 shots and a 44 percent faceoff rate while Winnipeg ended at 56 percent on draws.

The Jets are scheduled to host the Vancouver Canucks at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg on 3/7/2026 at 7:00 PM CDT, with the broadcast set for ESPN+. Keep it locked for the next game recap, and share this article with other Jets fans.