Jets beat Penguins 6-3

(Winnipeg) Adam Lowry and Mason Appleton scored two quick goals in the third period to help the Winnipeg Jets defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3 on Sunday.

The Jets (5-0-0) remain the only undefeated team this season across the National Hockey League.

This is also the best start to a campaign in the history of the organization.

Kyle Connor, Mark Scheifele, Vladislav Namestnikov and Nino Niederreiter, in an empty net, also scored for the Jets.

Nikolaj Ehlers, Colin Miller and Josh Morrissey each had two assists.

Lars Eller scored two goals in the Penguins’ defeat (3-4-0). Veteran Kevin Hayes also found the back of the net.

Eric Comrie, who was making his first start this season, was brilliant in the victory with 39 saves.

Alex Nedeljkovic, also making his first start of the campaign, stopped 31 shots for the Penguins.