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While the Kings showed a brief spark after Byfield's goal cut the lead to 3-1, a wild bounce off Byfield's own skate on a Scheifele centering pass resulted in a 4-1 lead for Winnipeg just minutes later. That "timely goal" deflated the Kings' comeback hopes and allowed the Jets to cruise through the final frame. What's Next?

Jets Snap Slide with Dominant 5-1 Rout of Kings The finally found their footing on Friday night, delivering a convincing 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings at Canada Life Centre . The win was a massive relief for a Winnipeg squad that had been reeling from an 11-game losing streak . Game Summary Los Angeles Kings v Winnipeg Jets

: Provided the lone bright spot for the Kings, scoring his seventh of the year midway through the second period. While the Kings showed a brief spark after

: Set the tone early with a goal just 1:31 into the first period, snapping a 30-game drought. Jets Snap Slide with Dominant 5-1 Rout of

The ( 16-22-5 ) will look to build on this momentum as they remain at home to host the New Jersey Devils on Sunday. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Kings (18-15-10) head to Edmonton for a Saturday night clash with the Oilers .

: Scored his first goal in 27 games to extend the lead to 3-0 in the second.

The Jets controlled the tempo from the opening face-off, leading wire-to-wire in one of their most complete performances of the 2025-26 season. led the offensive charge with two goals, while the defense stifled a Kings team that struggled to find any rhythm. Winnipeg Jets Final 1 5 Key Performances