The Jets take a 3-1 lead into the break, doubling Vancouver’s shot total.
Winnipeg leads Vancouver 3-1 after one period Thursday, with a 12-6 edge in shots and 14-10 advantage in hits. Dawson Mercer has a goal and an assist on one shot, while Alex Iafallo scored on the power play and Cole Koepke added a goal; Dylan DeMelo has an assist and a plus-two rating. Vancouver’s Liam Ohgren scored, and Marco Rossi has an assist, two shots on goal and two hits. Stuart Skinner stopped 5 of 6 shots for an .833 save percentage, while Leevi Meriläinen made 9 saves on 12 shots for a .750 mark.
Key Performers
Dawson Mercer, Winnipeg: 1 G, 1 A, 2 P, 1 SOG, +1 Alex Iafallo, Winnipeg: 1 G, 1 PPG, 1 SOG, 3 hits Goalies: Skinner 5/6 saves (.833); Meriläinen 9/12 (.750)