The Winnipeg Jets are off to a blazing start as they look to prove that those who favoured divisional rivals Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars as Stanley Cup picks were wrong.

Rookie forward Brad Lambert scored his first NHL goal and backup goalie Eric Comrie made 28 saves as the Winnipeg Jets beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 Saturday. Kyle Connor scored twice, including an empty-net goal,

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin was fined $5,000 by the NHL for slashing Winnipeg Jets defenseman Logan Stanley during a game Saturday. The NHL announced the punitive measure Sunday. During a 5-2 home win by the Jets,

The Winnipeg Jets and Pittsburgh Penguins met on Saturday afternoon in a cross-conference clash that showcased two teams at different stages of rhythm.

The Winnipeg Jets finally came up with the complete game they’d been searching for. And now the reigning Presidents’ Trophy winners find themselves in a familiar position: On top of the NHL standings.

On Thursday, the Penguins once again used a messy first period to hone the rest of their game. The Penguins returned for the second period invigorated and outplayed the Minnesota Wild for the remaining 40 minutes en route to a 4-1 win at the Grand Casino Arena.

The Penguins continue along their four-game road trip as they head to Winnipeg to take on the Jets at Canada Life Centre. Puck drop is set for 3:00 PM ET. This game will be available to watch on SportsNet Pittsburgh.

The Winnipeg Jets appear poised to be adding an important leader back into the lineup as they set out on a six-game road trip.