Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor each scored twice as the Winnipeg Jets beat the Florida Panthers, who were missing four regulars, by a 5-2 count at Canada Life Centre.
After a high-sticking minor on Sam Bennett, Scheifele opened the scoring 13:20 into the first period. The Jets won a battle in the corner and got the puck back to Josh Morrissey, who drifted into the middle before floating a shot into the slot. Pierre-Luc Dubois knocked the puck down, turned and fed it Scheifele, who was behind the defense, for the finish.
Carter Verhaeghe would answer 51 seconds later as the Cats converted with Brenden Dillion in the penalty box.