Gabriel Vilardi shone with a stellar performance, scoring two goals and assisting on another, leading the Winnipeg Jets to a convincing 5-2 victory against the Calgary Flames at Canada Life Centre. Mark Scheifele, Mason Appleton, and Kyle Connor also found the net for the Jets, solidifying their strong offensive display. For Calgary, Nazem Kadri and MacKenzie Weegar each contributed a goal, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Jets' dominance. Winnipeg's Eric Comrie made 20 saves, marking his long-awaited first win in nine games.
The Jets capitalized on their early chances, outshooting the Flames 8-1 in the first period, setting a tone that Calgary struggled to match. Despite a late surge from the Flames, which included Kadri narrowing the gap to 4-2, Scheifele’s power-play goal secured the Jets’ lead. The Jets’ power play was especially effective, scoring twice, further demonstrating their offensive prowess.