A breakaway goal at 4:52 has given the Jets an early lead in their season opener, with a defenceman scoring the team’s first goal of the year. The play came after a slapshot found its way through, marking a strong start for the defense. It’s the first time since a specific milestone that a Jets defenceman has opened the scoring in a game. Fans will be watching to see if this momentum carries over as the match unfolds.

Dylan DeMelo stepped into a slapshot that found its way through at 4:52, giving the Jets the early lead. DeMelo became the first Jets defenceman to score the team's first goal of the season since ...