A late-second-period goal by Vladislav Namestnikov gave the Jets a narrow lead in their preseason match, extending their advantage into the middle frame. The momentum shifted when Hughes equalized shortly afterward, scoring his first preseason goal to tie the game. Fans will want to see how the teams respond in the final stretch, with both sides likely pushing for a decisive moment. The clash of offensive firepower and defensive resilience makes this an intriguing preseason showdown.

The Jets took a 2-1 lead at 7:36 of the middle frame when Vladislav Namestnikov scored with a shot from the doorstep. Hughes tied the game at 18:28 with his first goal of the preseason via a shot from ...