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THREE THINGS: Fourth line produces two big goals in win | Winnipeg Jets
- The Jets won 4-1 over the Buffalo Sabres at Canada Life Centre, with the fourth line scoring twice to swing the game in Winnipeg's favor.
- Cole Koepke notched a goal and an assist, including the empty-second period tally that gave Winnipeg its first two-goal lead.
- Tanner Pearson scored on a breakaway, setting up a pivotal moment in the second period for Winnipeg.
- Kyle Connor extended his point production with a goal and an assist and moved closer to a franchise milestone.
- Coach Scott Arniel acknowledged the fourth line’s big-game impact and the bench’s enthusiasm after the two-goal burst.
- Arniel implemented a line blender in the second period to counter Buffalo’s strategy and found chemistry with Niederreiter, Namestnikov and Iafallo.
- Winnipeg improved to 14-12-1 and extended its points streak to three of the last four games.
- Eric Comrie stopped 34 shots, helping preserve the win after a strong start by Winnipeg’s defense.
- The Jets preserved a tighter defensive stance after an outshot 15-8 opening period by the Sabres.
- The game included a notable bench reaction and on-ice energy when the fourth line found redemption in the second period.
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