Lowry, Appleton’s late goals lift Jets over Penguins 6-3; Winnipeg stays undefeated [Video]

Eric Comrie was glad to help keep the good times rolling for the Winnipeg Jets.

The backup goaltender made 39 saves in a 6-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins Sunday that kept the Jets the NHL’s only unbeaten team with five wins in as many games.

“It’s awesome,” Comrie said of picking up his first win after Connor Hellebuyck was given a rest following four consecutive starts.

“The team played great in front of me so that made it really easy on myself.”

Adam Lowry, Mason Appleton, Kyle Connor, Mark Scheifele, Vladislav Namestnikov and Nino Niederreiter, into an empty net, scored for Winnipeg.

Nikolaj Ehlers, Colin Miller and Josh Morrissey each contributed two assists in front of 13,760 fans at Canada Life Centre.

 Appleton, who also had an assist, credited Comrie with being sharp when needed.

“(The Penguins are) a veteran team who capitalize on turnovers and lulls like that,” …