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Winnipeg Jets vs Vegas Golden Knights: did Winnipeg’s power play spark the third-period push at T-Mobile Arena?

The Winnipeg Jets entered at 35-33 with 12 overtime losses and 2 points, and the the Vegas Golden Knights arrived at 38-26 with 17 overtime losses and 6 points as Vegas took a 6-2 result at T-Mobile Arena.


Apr 13, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Winnipeg Jets center Brayden Yager (29) eyes a loose puck in front of Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mitch Marner (93) during the first period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

First period


The Jets played a scoreless opening period while recording 23 shots in the game and winning 31 of 55 faceoffs for a 56 percent faceoff win rate.


The Golden Knights also went scoreless in the opening period and finished with 38 shots while winning 24 faceoffs for a 44 percent faceoff win rate.


Second period


The Golden Knights opened the scoring with 2 goals in the second period as Vegas finished with 3 even-strength goals on 21 even-strength shots.


The Jets were held scoreless in the second period while Connor Hellebuyck finished with 32 saves on 38 shots against.


The Knights’ special teams produced 2 power-play goals on 15 power-play shots, and the Jets’ penalty kill faced 7 Vegas power plays.


Apr 13, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Winnipeg Jets center Adam Lowry (17) breaks up a scoring chance by Vegas Golden Knights left wing Ivan Barbashev (49) as goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) defends his net during the third period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Third period


The Jets’ push arrived with 2 goals in the third period as the club’s lone even-strength goal came on 18 even-strength shots.


The Jets converted 1 power-play goal on 4 power-play shots, going 1-for-5 on the man advantage, which anchored this Winnipeg Jets vs Vegas Golden Knights recap.


Mark Scheifele posted 2 points with 1 goal and 1 assist, and Gabriel Vilardi also produced 2 points with 1 goal and 1 assist.


Kyle Connor contributed 1 assist while putting 3 shots on net, and Josh Morrissey led Jets skaters with 26:40 of ice time.


Vegas closed it out with 4 goals in the third period, and the Golden Knights added a shorthanded goal on 2 shorthanded shots as one of the game-changing plays Winnipeg Jets vs Vegas Golden Knights.


Jack Eichel was listed as the first star for Vegas, Mark Stone was the second star, and Rasmus Andersson was the third star.


The Jets finished with 16 hits and 9 giveaways, while the Golden Knights finished with 16 hits and 14 giveaways as the Winnipeg Jets full-time result went to Vegas.


The Winnipeg Jets final whistle reaction comes with the Jets leaving Las Vegas after an announced attendance of 17936.


The Jets are scheduled to play the Utah Mammoth at Delta Center in Salt Lake City on 4/14/2026 at 9:00 PM EDT, with viewing available on ESPN+ and Utah16.


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Apr 13, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights players celebrate after defeating the Winnipeg Jets 6-2 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
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