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The Winnipeg Jets moved to 27-28-10 and 3 points, while the Colorado Avalanche left at 44-12-9 and 1 point after a 3-1 Winnipeg finish at Canada Life Centre.


Mar 14, 2026; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (42), Winnipeg Jets right wing Isak Rosen (27) and Colorado Avalanche goaltender MacKenzie Blackwood (39) watch a developing play in the second period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images

First period


The Jets came out of the opening period in a 0-0 game as Connor Hellebuyck turned aside the early Colorado volume on 29 Avalanche shots in the game.


The Avalanche carried 57 percent of the faceoff share on 31 wins, and the Jets countered with 20 hits and 8 takeaways across the night.


Second period


The Jets broke the game open with 2 goals in the second period, and their 3 even-strength goals defined the Winnipeg Jets vs Colorado Avalanche recap.


Kyle Connor anchored the push as a game star, and Mark Scheifele joined him among the 3 Jets selected as the game’s stars.


Winnipeg finished with 18 shots and a 17 percent shooting rate, and the Jets also logged 24 blocked shots to limit second looks.


Mar 14, 2026; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Colorado Avalanche center Jack Drury (18) and Winnipeg Jets center Jonathan Toews (19) watch the puck go past Colorado Avalanche goaltender MacKenzie Blackwood (39) in the third period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images

Third period


The Jets added 1 more goal in the third period and sealed the Winnipeg Jets full-time result with 1 empty-net goal.


Hellebuyck closed the door with 28 saves, while the Jets killed off both Colorado power plays as the Avalanche went 0-for-2 with 2 power-play shots.


Colorado’s offense got its only goal in the third period at even strength, and the Avs finished with 17 hits, 27 blocked attempts, and 13 giveaways in a Winnipeg Jets vs Colorado Avalanche scoreline review.


The Jets took 2 minor penalties for 4 penalty minutes, and Colorado took 1 minor for 2 penalty minutes in a Winnipeg Jets vs Colorado Avalanche tactical recap.


The Jets are scheduled to host the St. Louis Blues at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg on 3/15/2026 at 3:00 PM EDT, with the broadcast on NHL Network and FDSMW.


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Mar 14, 2026; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Colorado Avalanche center Gavin Brindley (54) warms up before a game against the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images
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