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TRENDINGDodgers vs. Braves updatesWeek 5 Waiver WireNFL Power RankingsGauff decries racist postsMessi's Argentina finaleStory byStory byJets' Viggo Björck Shows Promise Through Underlying Stats Despite Slow Start on ScoresheetJake TyeTue, October 6, 2026 at 9:22 PM UTC·2 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesCole Perfetti Thriving on Jets' Top Line While Mark Scheifele Surprisingly QuietAs Cole Perfetti ignites Winnipeg’s offense with a breakout scoring surge, veteran center Mark Scheifele’s sudden slump threatens the Jets’ momentum ahead of a grueling divisional road trip.The Hockey News - Winnipeg JetsCole Perfetti Emerging as Early Difference-Maker for Winnipeg JetsWhile Kyle Connor has given the Winnipeg Jets fireworks to open the season, Cole Perfetti has quietly put together a good start.In Monday night’s win over the Pittsburgh Penguins, which saw Clay Stevenson debut at goaltender, Perfetti knocked home the game-winner. 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