PITTSBURGH — Alex Iafallo had a goal and an assist, Clay Stevenson made 29 saves, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Monday night.
Pittsburgh's Declan Carlile scored 8:53 into the third period to tie the game at 2-2, but Cole Perfetti scored the winner on a wrist shot just nine seconds later, assisted by Josh Morrissey, to put the Jets ahead to stay.
Adam Lowry also scored for the Jets, who have won two in a row after losing their season opener.
Benjamin Kindel also scored for the Penguins and Carlile added an assist. Sergei Murashov made 30 saves for the Penguins.
The Jets outhit the Penguins by 12, 23 to 11.
"These guys believe in each other, they play the system hard," said Stevenson, acquired by the Jets on Sept. 28, to Sportsnet's Sean Reynolds after the game. "I think they play a great defensive game in front of me and they're not afraid to get to those hard areas.
"Just a fun group. They believe in each other."
Stevenson allowed two goals on 32 shots for a .938 save percentage in his Jets debut.
Up next
Jets: Host the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night.
Penguins: Visit the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night.
— With files from Sportsnet Staff
