The Winnipeg Jets prevailed 3-2 over the Calgary Flames in Friday’s final dress rehearsal for the NHL regular season for both clubs.
Kyle Connor scored the late game-winner after a hard push by the Flames to tie the game early in the third.
Both clubs expressed satisfaction with her performances in their pre-season finales, although the Jets could feel more content having beaten the Flames in two straight games to go home with a 3-2-1 pre-season record.
“We definitely accomplished what we set out in pre-season here to feel ready and touch on all aspects of the game,” Connor said.
“There’s a lot of new system stuff as well, power play, PK, and we’re going to continue to build on that.”
Nino Niederreiter scored his third goal in two games and Colin Miller also scored for the Jets.
Winnipeg goaltender Connor Hellebuyck stopped 32 shots in his third game of …