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Jets beat the Wild 5-2 as Cole Perfetti scores 2 goals

The Winnipeg Jets secured a hard-fought 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night, reclaiming the top spot in the Central Division. Cole Perfetti led the charge with two goals, while the Jets' resilient offense overcame a sluggish start to dominate the second half, scoring three unanswered goals after a tightly contested first period.

The Wild, playing without key forward Josh Morrissey, struggled to maintain momentum, with Kirill Kaprizov providing the only Minnesota goals. Winnipeg’s defensive adjustments and a gritty team effort proved decisive, as coach Scott Arniel shuffled forward lines and reinforced the defense to counter Minnesota’s special teams strength.

The Jets’ win follows a disappointing 5-1 loss to the Anaheim Ducks, marking a quick turnaround in their season campaign. Meanwhile, the Wild’s winning streak came to an end, as fatigue and a depleted roster took their toll in the back-to-back games.

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