(Sunrise, United States) – The Winnipeg Jets lost 5–2 to the Florida Panthers on October 30, extending their winless stretch to eight games.

The Jets twice moved within a goal but could not complete a comeback at Amerant Bank Arena. Kyle Connor scored on a second-period power play, and Morgan Barron's third-period goal cut Florida's lead to 3–2.

Florida answered with two more goals from Anton Lundell, including an empty-net finish, to secure the result. Lundell scored three times overall. Sam Reinhart and Seth Jones supplied the Panthers' other goals.

Jones finished with a goal and two assists, while Reinhart had a goal and an assist. Florida outshot Winnipeg 38–24, according to the NHL's completed game record.

The NHL recap lists Winnipeg at 0–6–2 over its past eight games and 4–7–3 overall. Florida improved to 8–4–2 with its third consecutive win.

This was Friday's game in Florida, distinct from Winnipeg's 6–4 loss at Tampa Bay on Thursday.

Sources: NHL official completed game record, October 30; NHL recap.

Editorial illustration of the team result; not a photograph of game action.