Nino Niederreiter shone for the Winnipeg Jets, scoring two goals in a 5-2 victory over the Calgary Flames during a pre-season matchup. Gabriel Vilardi contributed significantly with three assists, while Nikolaj Ehlers also made his mark with a goal and an assist.
The game was tightly contested, tied at 2-2 until the third period when Niederreiter's go-ahead goal shifted momentum in favor of Winnipeg. Connor Hellebuyck, the Vezina Trophy winner, made 17 saves in goal for the Jets.