Winnipeg Jets' Adam Lowry (17) and goalie Collin Delia (60) celebrate their win against the Edmonton Oilers during shootout NHL preseason action in Edmonton on Sunday September 24, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
EDMONTON – Cole Perfetti scored the shootout winner as the Winnipeg Jets started off the pre-season schedule with a 2-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday.
Dominic Toninato scored in regulation for the Jets (1-0).
Zach Hyman replied for the Oilers (0-0-1).
Winnipeg struck first 7:55 into the opening period. Brenden Dillon sprung Toninato for a breakaway and he managed to send it through the legs of Oilers starting goaltender Olivier Rodrigue.
The Oilers tied the game up on a power play with just under six minutes left in the first period. Hyman picked up a rebound in front off a Ryan Nugent-Hopkins point shot and slid it past Jets goalie Collin Delia.
Edmonton had the bulk of the chances in the scoreless second period, but Delia stood tall in net, including a huge glove save on Evander Kane with five minutes to play in the frame.
The Oilers had a glorious chance to grab the lead with six minutes to play in the third period when Hyman sent a puck through the crease, but Kane was unable to direct the puck home from the side of the net.
Edmonton had a flurry of opportunities in the final minute, but Delia remained strong to send the game to extra time.
The Oilers outshot the Jets 37-26.
NOTES
Edmonton dressed 11 players considered locks for their regular-season lineup, while Winnipeg had nine “¦ Oilers stars Connor McDavid nor Leon Draisaitl played “¦ The Oilers are scheduled to play eight total pre-season games, more than any other NHL squad “¦ Jets veteran forward Nikolaj Ehlers appears close to a return from injury and could join the group at main camp as early as Wednesday.
UP NEXT
The two teams are right back at it for a rematch in Winnipeg on Monday night.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 24, 2023.
