Jets lose squeaker in St. Louis

ST. LOUIS – The Winnipeg Jets began a quick two-game road trip on Tuesday night with a tough 2-1 loss in St. Louis.

Cole Perfetti scored the only goal for the visitors early in the third period.

Jimmy Snuggerud gave the Blues a 1-0 lead midway through the first, while Philip Broberg had the game-winner on the power play with just over 11 minutes left in regulation.

Jets goaltender Stuart Skinner stopped 26 of 28 shots, while Blues starter Joel Hofer – a Winnipeg native – turned aside 32 of 33 pucks that came his way.

Winnipeg is now 0-2-1 in the last three games and 4-3-2 overall on the year. They head to Dallas to take on the Stars Thursday night.