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Winnipeg Jets defeat Montreal Canadiens 5-4 in overtime comeback

The Winnipeg Jets ended a nine-game losing streak with a historic fourth-period comeback to defeat the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 in overtime.

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In brief

  • The Winnipeg Jets overcame a 4-0 deficit in the final three minutes to defeat the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 in overtime.
  • The Jets' four-goal surge in the third period was the latest four-goal comeback in NHL history.
  • Tyrel Bauer recorded his first career NHL goal and a Gordie Howe hat trick during the game.
  • The win ended a nine-game losing streak for the Winnipeg Jets.

Winnipeg Jets defeat Montreal Canadiens 5-4 in overtime comeback

The Winnipeg Jets ended a nine-game losing streak on Tuesday night with a 5-4 overtime victory against the Montreal Canadiens in Montreal.

A Historic Comeback

With less than three minutes remaining in the third period, the Jets trailed 4-0. The team scored four goals in two minutes and six seconds to tie the game. This marked the latest four-goal comeback in NHL history, according to the NHL. The comeback began at the 57:21 mark of the game, breaking a previous record held by the Los Angeles Kings, who began a four-goal comeback 52 minutes and 46 seconds into a 2007 game against the Dallas Stars.

Tyrel Bauer scored his first career NHL goal at 17:21 of the third period. Morgan Barron added a goal at 18:03. Kyle Connor scored two goals in 27 seconds, including a power-play goal with 33 seconds remaining in regulation, to tie the game. Dylan Samberg scored his second of the season with 1:30 left in overtime to secure the win.

Game Statistics

StatisticWinnipeg JetsMontreal Canadiens
Final Score54
Shots on Goal4722
Total Shot Attempts86N/A

Tyrel Bauer recorded a Gordie Howe hat trick during the game, which includes a goal, an assist, and a fight. The Jets had previously gone 128 straight minutes without scoring a goal and were outscored 13-0 prior to their late scoring outburst.

Player and Team Reactions

Jets forward Kyle Connor said, “What a way to end a streak that we were on there,” and added, “We’re gonna enjoy this one. You got to enjoy the wins in the National Hockey League, especially when we’re on a streak like that and we’re gonna try to use this to catapult us.”

Jets head coach Scott Arniel said, “Just the resiliency of our group to stay in it and just find a way. We needed something to happen, some kind of crazy thing to happen.”

Tyrel Bauer stated, “I don’t know if I’ve wanted to win a hockey game more in my life.”

What it matters

The victory improves the Jets' record to 5-8-3 for the 2026-27 NHL regular season. The win also ended a five-game winning streak for the Canadiens. The Jets are scheduled to play the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday at 7 p.m.

Sources

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Questions readers ask

What was the final score and how did the Winnipeg Jets win?
The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 in an overtime victory. Dylan Samberg scored with 1:30 left in overtime to secure the win.
How did the Jets overcome their deficit in the third period?
The Jets trailed 4-0 with less than three minutes remaining but scored four goals in two minutes and six seconds to tie the game. This marked the latest four-goal comeback in NHL history.
Who scored the goals for the Winnipeg Jets during the comeback?
Tyrel Bauer scored his first career NHL goal, Morgan Barron added a goal, and Kyle Connor scored two goals. Dylan Samberg scored the overtime winner.
What record did Tyrel Bauer achieve during the game?
Tyrel Bauer recorded a Gordie Howe hat trick, which includes a goal, an assist, and a fight.

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