Minnesota Wild Zach Parise (11) scores from behind the net on Winnipeg Jets' goaltender Michael Hutchinson (34) with Mark Stuart (5) in front during third period NHL hockey action in Winnipeg, Sunday, October 25, 2015.Trevor Hagan/The Canadian Press
Drew Stafford's second goal of the second period turned out to be the difference as the Winnipeg Jets held off a late Minnesota comeback and beat the Wild 5-4 on Sunday.
Stafford snapped a shot from the top of the face-off circle past goaltender Darcy Kuemper 51 seconds into the second period for a three-goal lead. Kuemper was replaced by Devan Dubnyk, who saw Stafford add his second of the game at the 4:34 mark of the period to make it 5-1 Winnipeg.
Andrew Ladd, Bryan Little and Nikolaj Ehlers had the other goals for the Jets (5-2-1). Ladd and Little each added an assist while Blake Wheeler had two helpers to extend his points streak to start a season to eight games, setting a franchise record. Stafford has a team-leading five goals this season.
Jets goaltender Michael Hutchinson stopped 26 shots for his third win this season.
Mikko Koivu, Justin Fontaine and Zach Parise also scored for Minnesota (5-2-1).