Winnipeg, March 6, 2024 - Burakovsky's late power play goal clinched a 4-3 win for Seattle over Winnipeg at Canada Life Centre. Niederreiter briefly put the Jets ahead 3-2 in the third period, countered swiftly by Tatar.
Seattle's shorthanded goal sealed the victory, marking Winnipeg's first home ice loss to the Kraken. Hellebuyck saved 29 shots in defeat. The rematch is set for Friday in Seattle.
Mark Scheifele reached 700 career points, with his assist to Connor that tied the game at 1-1,. Scheifele now joins Blake Wheeler in the franchise's exclusive 700 club (Scheifele: 209G, 410A).