Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) saves the shot from Calgary Flames' Connor Zary (47) as Dylan DeMelo (2) defends during second period NHL pre-season action in Winnipeg on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. /THE CANADIAN PRESSPhoto by JOHN WOODS

Three takeaways from the Calgary Flames' 5-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets

by · Calgary Herald

The result won’t cause any sleepless nights in Calgary.

Three takeaways from the Calgary Flames' 5-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets Back to video

On Wednesday night in Winnipeg, the Jets trotted out a veteran-heavy lineup while the Calgary Flames left most of their NHL regulars back home.

And for 40 minutes, the guys with Flaming Cs on their chest gave as good as they got.

But after going into second intermission tied, the Flames were overwhelmed by the more experienced Jets and wound up on the losing end of a 5-2 scoreline.