Winnipeg 5, Los Angeles 3
When: 8:00 PM ET, Friday, October 4, 2013
Where: MTS Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Referees:
Greg Kimmerly, Dan O'Halloran
Linesmen:
Ryan Galloway, Rody Vaughan
Attendance:
15004
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Jets 5, Kings 3: Devin Setoguchi scored twice and added an assist while Evander Kane also recorded a three-point performance as host Winnipeg matched its best start in franchise history.
Olli Jokinen netted his 300th career goal and Bryan Little added an empty-net tally to seal the win. Ondrej Pavelec turned aside 33 shots for the Jets, who improved to 2-0-0 for just the third time - with the previous two occurring when they were known as the Atlanta Thrashers (2003-04, 2009-10).
Jeff Carter converted a power-play chance for his second goal in as many nights and Justin Williams celebrated his 32nd birthday by cleaning up a rebound to trim the deficit to 4-3 with 4:16 remaining in the third period. Defenseman Matt Greene also tallied for the Kings, who fell to 1-3-2 in their last six meetings with the current Jets' franchise.
After Blake Wheeler's apparent goal was disallowed following a review, Jokinen answered in short order to give Winnipeg a 2-1 lead with 7:06 remaining in the second period. Jokinen, who was selected third overall in the 1997 draft by Los Angeles, settled a loose puck following a blocked shot and beat Jonathan Quick (23 saves) for his first goal of the season.
Kane forged a 1-1 tie with 4:15 remaining in the first period, solving Quick with a blast into the top corner of the net. Setoguchi gave Winnipeg a 3-1 advantage with a power-play tally at 2:22 of the third and completed his two-goal effort by scoring on a wraparound nearly three minutes later.
GAME NOTEBOOK: Los Angeles G Ben Scrivens relieved Quick and stopped all five shots he faced. ... Greene opened the scoring 14:17 into the first period, when his shot caromed off Winnipeg D Dustin Byfuglien and past Pavelec. ... Jets D Grant Clitsome sat out with an undisclosed injury.
Top Game Performances
Los Angeles |
|
Winnipeg |
Jeff Carter 1 |
Points |
Devin Setoguchi 3 |
Jeff Carter 1 |
Goals |
Devin Setoguchi 2 |
Matt Frattin 1 |
Assists |
Evander Kane 2 |
Jeff Carter 1 |
Power Play Goals |
Devin Setoguchi 1 |
N/A |
Short Handed Goals |
N/A |
Ben Scrivens 1.000 |
Save Percentage |
Ondrej Pavelec .917 |
Jonathan Quick 23 |
Saves |
Ondrej Pavelec 33 |
Team Stats Summary
Team |
Shots |
Goals |
Power Play |
Penalty Kill |
Penalty Mins |
Face Offs Won |
Los Angeles
|
36 |
3 |
2-5 |
5-6 |
17 |
40 |
Winnipeg
|
33 |
5 |
1-6 |
3-5 |
15 |
23 |
Upcoming Games
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Winnipeg will play their next game at home against Anaheim. The Jets have a W/L % of 1.000 after a win and 1.000 after a loss.
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Los Angeles will play their next game at home against NY Rangers. The Kings have a W/L % of .000 after a win and 1.000 after a loss.