The Winnipeg Jets soared to a 5-2 victory over the New York Islanders on Monday, October 13, 2025, fueled by strong performances from Mark Scheifele and goaltender Eric Comrie. The win, which took place in Elmont, N.Y., marks the Jets' second consecutive triumph following an opening-night loss to the Dallas Stars.
Comrie stood tall in net, stopping 33 of the 35 shots he faced from the Islanders. Comrie's performance was particularly crucial in the third period, as he held strong to maintain the Jets' lead. His efforts earned him his first win of the season.
The Jets' offense was sparked early, with Morgan Barron scoring in the first period. The Jets never trailed in the game. Nino Niederreiter, Logan Stanley, and Tanner Pearson also contributed goals for Winnipeg. Pearson also collected two points in the game. Mark Scheifele sealed the win with an empty-net goal with just under three minutes remaining in the game, assisted by Kyle Connor.
Jonathan Toews, who missed the past two seasons, recorded his first point in nearly 2 1/2 years with an assist on Niederreiter's power-play goal in the first period. Gustav Nyquist also earned his first point as a Jet with a primary assist on the same goal.
The Islanders struggled to find their footing, falling to 0-3-0 for the first time since 2006-07. Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Emil Heineman scored for New York, with Ilya Sorokin recording 21 saves in goal. The Islanders' power play was unsuccessful, going 0-for-5.
The Jets grabbed an early lead, with Barron scoring at the 7:35 mark of the first period. Niederreiter extended the lead on a power play later in the first, assisted by Nyquist and Toews. In the second period, Pageau scored for the Islanders, but Stanley quickly responded for the Jets. Pearson then scored his first goal as a Jet, increasing Winnipeg's lead to 4-1. Heineman brought the Islanders within two goals before Scheifele's empty-netter secured the 5-2 victory for the Jets.
The Jets' penalty kill was also a key factor in the win, as they allowed only one goal on 15 chances in the past games. Toews dominated in faceoffs, winning 75% of his draws.
Cole Koepke left the game with a lower-body injury and did not return.
The Jets continue their road trip on Thursday against the Philadelphia Flyers. The Islanders will host the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.
