Former Jets forward Ehlers scores winner as Carolina Hurricanes top Winnipeg 3-2
Ehlers scored his first goal of the season, and Carolina went 2-for-2 on the power play to extend its winning streak to seven games.
- On Saturday, October 17, 2026, Nikolaj Ehlers scored the winning power-play goal as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 at Canada Life Centre, extending Carolina's winning streak to seven games.
- Carolina capitalized on special teams, converting two power-play opportunities while holding Winnipeg scoreless on the man-advantage. Defenceman Shayne Gostisbehere recorded two assists in the decisive performance.
- Goalkeeper Pyotr Kochetkov made 22 saves in the win, posting victories in all five starts this season. Per NHL Public Relations, Carolina has won its first five road games—a franchise first.
- Winnipeg fell in regulation for the first time on home ice this season, despite holding early leads. Mark Scheifele and Alex Iafallo scored for the Jets, now 1-1 in matinee games.
- The Hurricanes visit the Calgary Flames on Sunday to continue their momentum, while the Jets travel to face the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday seeking to recover from the defeat.
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Former Jets forward Ehlers scores winner as Carolina Hurricanes top Winnipeg 3-2
WINNIPEG - Nikolaj Ehlers scored his first goal of the NHL season to lift the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre on
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Ehlers scored the winning goal against his former team and the Hurricanes won 3-2 in Winnipeg.
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