Jets beat Canadiens with latest 4-goal comeback in NHL...

Match Overview

The Winnipeg Jets produced the latest four-goal comeback in NHL history on Tuesday night, rallying from a 4-0 third-period deficit to defeat the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 in overtime.

Montreal controlled the opening 40 minutes, carrying a four-goal cushion past the midway mark of the final frame courtesy of strikes from Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki, and a Christian Dvorak brace. Winnipeg ignited their historic push with 9:48 remaining in regulation, rattling off four consecutive tallies—capped by a 6-on-5 equalizer with 18 seconds on the clock—before securing the extra point just 1:14 into overtime.

Key Stats & Facts

• Final Score: Winnipeg Jets 5, Montreal Canadiens 4 (OT)
• Shots on Goal: Jets 41 (18 in the third period), Canadiens 22 (3 in the third period)
• Special Teams: Jets 1/3 on the power play; Canadiens 1/2 on the power play
• Faceoff Win Percentage: Jets 57.1% (36/63), Canadiens 42.9% (27/63)
• NHL Record: Winnipeg is the first team in league history to trail by four goals with under 10 minutes remaining in regulation and win the contest.
• Overtime Decider: Kyle Connor netted the game-winner on a 2-on-1 rush, marking his 11th career overtime goal for Winnipeg.

Player Spotlight & Standings Impact

Top Performers

• Kyle Connor (WPG): 2 goals, 1 assist, 7 shots, +2 rating, including the game-winner in overtime.
• Mark Scheifele (WPG): 1 goal, 2 assists, 64% faceoff win rate, factoring into three third-period goals.
• Nick Suzuki (MTL): 1 goal, 1 assist, 18:42 TOI, leading Montreal’s top line before the defensive collapse.

Standings Impact

Winnipeg collects two vital points to solidify their position atop the Central Division and the Western Conference standings, improving their record to 34-14-3. The dramatic victory prevents what would have been their first back-to-back regulation losses in over a month.

Montreal earns a solitary loser point, moving to 21-22-6. The historic collapse leaves the Canadiens five points adrift of the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference playoff race.