OTTAWA, Ontario -- Josh Morrissey scored early in the third period to give Winnipeg a two-goal lead, and the Jets held off the
Morrissey made it 3-1 at 2:33 when his wrist shot from the blue line eluded Senators goalie Mike Condon.
Dustin Byfuglien and Mathieu Perreault also scored for the Jets, who won their second consecutive game. Mark Scheifele and Patrik Laine each had two assists, and Connor Hellebuyck made 32 saves.
Zack Smith pulled the Senators within a goal when a redirected pass hit his skate and went in at 5:05 of the third.