CALGARY -- Cole Perfetti scored a power-play goal with 3:44 remaining, and the Winnipeg Jets extended their season-opening winning streak to eight games with a 5-3 victory against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome on Saturday.

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Kyle Connor and Mason Appleton each had a goal and assist on Saturday night as the Winnipeg Jets made it eight straight wins to begin the season with a 5-3 victory over the Calgary Flames

CALGARY — It’s a battle between two of the NHLs biggest surprises coming out of the gate as the Winnipeg Jets face the Calgary Flames in the first of three meetings this season.

Cole Perfetti's power-play goal broke a third-period tie as the Winnipeg Jets continued their perfect season with a 5-3 road victory over the Calgary Flames on Saturday.

The Winnipeg Jets triumphed in a strange matchup against the Calgary Flames, navigating a game filled with fluky goals to secure a 5-3 win.

The Calgary Flames were threatening to knock the NHL’s only undefeated team from that lofty perch. Ultimately, they couldn’t pull it off. Some will blame the referees for that. The Winnipeg Jets capitalized Saturday on a late power-play,

On Saturday evening, the Calgary Flames hosted the undefeated Winnipeg Jets, falling 5-3 games in what was a competitive game. Their record now sits at 5-2-1 Early in the first period, the Flames took the 1-0 lead,

Shortly after failing to capitalize on a late two-man advantage, the Winnipeg Jets got a second chance and didn't waste it.