Winnipeg Jets fall 4-3 to Minnesota Wild in pre-season action

Eric Staal scored and added an assist as the Minnesotia Wild edged the Winnipeg Jets 4-3 on Wednesday night in NHL pre-season play.

Jason Zucker and Jared Spurgeon both scored in the third period as Minnesota improved its exhibition record to 2-4-0. Greg Pateryn also scored for the Wild, as Devan Dubnyk made 27 saves for the win.

Nelson Nogier, Kristian Vesalainen and Dustin Byfuglien replied for Winnipeg (4-2-0). Laurent Brossoit stopped 24 shots in net for the Jets.

Minnesota was 1 for 3 on the power play and Winnipeg was 1 for 2 with the man advantage.

Game Wrap: Spurgeon lifts Wild over Jets

6 years ago

Duration 1:30

Minnesota edges Winnipeg 4-3, Jared Spurgeon scores game winner less than 5 minutes remaining in regulation.