Ducks Soar Past Jets With 3-Goal Flurry

Anaheim scores three times in 1:44 span of second period to defeat Winnipeg

Mar. 11, 2026 at 12:02pm

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The visiting Anaheim Ducks scored three goals in a span of 1:44 in the second period to defeat the Winnipeg Jets 4-1 on Tuesday night. Alex Killorn, Ryan Poehling and Jackson LaCombe each had a goal and an assist for the Ducks, who improved to 6-2-0 since the Olympic break and 15-4-0 in their past 19 games.

Why it matters

The Ducks' midgame scoring burst helped them overcome an early 1-0 deficit and continue their strong post-Olympic run, further solidifying their position in the Western Conference playoff race. The loss was a setback for the Jets, who had won three straight games coming into the matchup.

The details

After a scoreless first period, the Jets took a 1-0 lead early in the second on a goal by Morgan Barron. But the Ducks quickly answered with two goals in 14 seconds by Tim Washe and Poehling to take a 2-1 lead. Killorn then scored to make it 3-1 Ducks. LaCombe added an empty-net goal late to seal the victory for Anaheim.

  • The Ducks scored three goals in a 1:44 span of the second period.
  • Barron scored to give the Jets a 1-0 lead at 5:04 of the second period.
  • Washe and Poehling scored 14 seconds apart to give the Ducks a 2-1 lead at 6:24 and 6:38 of the second period.
  • Killorn scored to make it 3-1 Ducks at 8:08 of the second period.
  • LaCombe scored an empty-net goal with 26 seconds left in the game.

The players

Alex Killorn

A forward for the Anaheim Ducks who had a goal and an assist in the game.

Ryan Poehling

A forward for the Anaheim Ducks who had a goal and an assist in the game.

Jackson LaCombe

A defenseman for the Anaheim Ducks who had a goal and an assist in the game.

Morgan Barron

A forward for the Winnipeg Jets who scored their lone goal in the game.

Connor Hellebuyck

The goaltender for the Winnipeg Jets who made 31 saves in the game.

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What they’re saying

“We must have been a little sluggish in the first, but the guys really stepped up in the second period to take control of the game.”

— Dallas Eakins, Head Coach, Anaheim Ducks (The Rink Live)

“We had our chances, but Anaheim capitalized on their opportunities and we couldn't recover. It's a tough loss, but we'll regroup and look to bounce back in our next game.”

— Rick Bowness, Head Coach, Winnipeg Jets (The Rink Live)

What’s next

The Ducks will continue their four-game road trip on Thursday when they visit the Minnesota Wild. The Jets will look to get back in the win column on Saturday when they host the Vegas Golden Knights.

The takeaway

The Ducks' midgame scoring burst demonstrated their offensive firepower and resilience, as they were able to quickly erase an early deficit and pull away for the victory. This win keeps Anaheim firmly in the playoff picture in the competitive Western Conference.