WINNIPEG, Manitoba – Nikolaj Ehlers and Cole Perfetti each scored two goals as the Winnipeg Jets remained undefeated with an 8-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Friday night.

Perfetti added two assists while Ehlers provided one as Winnipeg improved to 4-0-0.

Vlad Namestnikov and Neal Pionk each had a goal and three assists. Kyle Connor and Josh Morrissey also scored, while Gabriel Vilardi and Alex Iafallo each had two assists.

Connor Hellebuyck, starting his 500th NHL game, made 19 saves for Winnipeg.

Former Jets forward Tyler Toffoli scored a power-play goal for San Jose in the first period, the first time the Jets had conceded a power-play goal this season. Toffoli also assisted on Fabian Zetterlund's goal in the third period. Luke Kunin also scored.

San Jose's Mackenzie Blackwood stopped 13 of 18 shots before being sent off at 1:46 of the second period. He was replaced by Vitek Vanecek, who then made 15 saves.

Takeaways

Jets: They started the first period brilliantly and took a 4-1 lead after one period. They also took advantage of San Jose's penalties and scored on a two-man lead.

Sharks: They looked tired after losing 4-2 to the Blackhawks in Chicago on Thursday night. Three penalties in the first 20 minutes didn't help their cause.

Key moment

Shortly after Toffoli pulled the Sharks to within 3-1 late in the first period, Pionk scored with 1:12 left to restore Winnipeg's three-goal lead.

Key statistics

The Jets went 4-7 on the power play and improved to 7-14 on the season.

Next

The Jets complete their four-game homestand when they host the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday. The Sharks return home to host the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday.

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