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Scheifele's Late Goal Lifts Jets Over Kings in Thrilling Clash
13 Oct
Summary
- Winnipeg Jets beat Los Angeles Kings 3-2
- Mark Scheifele scored the game-winning goal with 8:13 left
- Connor Hellebuyck made 30 saves for the Jets
On Saturday, October 12, 2025, the Winnipeg Jets faced off against the Los Angeles Kings in an NHL game. The Jets emerged victorious, defeating the Kings by a score of 3-2.
The game was a close-fought affair, with the Kings taking an early 2-1 lead midway through the second period. However, the Jets fought back, with Mark Scheifele tying the game at 2-2 late in the second. In the third period, Scheifele broke the tie with his second goal of the game, giving the Jets a 3-2 lead with 8:13 remaining.
Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck was instrumental in the Jets' victory, making 30 saves to keep his team in the game. The win marks the Jets' first of the season, as they look to build momentum after a season-opening loss to the Dallas Stars.
The Kings, meanwhile, have now lost two of their first three games to start the 2025-26 campaign. Despite outshooting the Jets 32-24, the Kings were unable to find the back of the net in the final minutes, falling short in a hard-fought battle.
