A dominant second-period surge by Colorado turned a tight early game into a rout, as the Avalanche scored four straight goals after Winnipeg took a 2-1 lead. Two players from the same line—one with a goal and an assist—led the Jets’ offensive effort, but the momentum shifted sharply against them. The loss marked another setback in a season where late-game collapses have become a recurring issue. Fans and analysts will question whether defensive lapses or offensive inconsistency is the bigger problem moving forward.

Namestnikov had a goal and an assist as did his linemate Nino Niederreiter in a 5-2 loss to the Avs on Friday night. Winnipeg had a 2-1 second period lead before Colorado scored four unanswered goals ...