The Winnipeg Jets executed one of the most dramatic reversals in modern NHL history, defeating the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 in overtime on Tuesday night. Dylan Samberg delivered the decisive strike in the extra period, capping a stunning fourth-period surge that erased a four-goal deficit. This victory not only secured a crucial win but also snapped a painful nine-game losing streak for Winnipeg, providing an immediate morale boost for a team that had fallen to 0-7 against the Carolina Hurricanes just two days prior.
Winnipeg erases four-goal deficit in 2:08 to snap nine-game skid and set NHL record.
The comeback was statistically unprecedented, with the Jets scoring four unanswered goals in a mere two minutes and eight seconds. Montreal’s Jacob Fowler had dominated the first two periods, holding Winnipeg scoreless until Cole Caufield extended the lead to 4-0 with 46 seconds left in the third. However, the momentum shifted violently when Tyrel Bauer and Morgan Barron broke Fowler’s shutout bid, followed by Kyle Connor’s power-play goal with 32 seconds remaining in regulation. Connor’s strike, his second of the game, tied the score and set the stage for Samberg’s overtime winner, marking the latest four-goal comeback in league history.
Stuart Skinner anchored the Jets’ defense with 18 saves, proving pivotal in keeping the team within striking distance during the early deficit. The offensive explosion was supported by strong playmaking from Mark Scheifele and Dylan Demelo, who each recorded two assists. For Montreal, the loss stings despite Caufield’s two-goal performance, as the Canadiens failed to close out a game they controlled for 58 minutes. Winnipeg’s resilience in this high-pressure scenario signals a potential turning point in their season, while Montreal must address its late-game fragility.
Source: Yahoo Sports
