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In a stunning turn of events at the Bell Centre on Tuesday night, the Winnipeg Jets erased a four-goal deficit to defeat the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 in overtime, completing the latest four-goal comeback in NHL history.
Montreal held a commanding 4-0 lead until Tyrel Bauer scored his first NHL goal for Winnipeg with just 2:39 remaining in regulation. That sparked an unprecedented rally, as the Jets found the back of the net four times in a span of 2 minutes and 8 seconds. Kyle Connor's power-play goal, his second of the game, tied the score with 32 seconds left in regulation.
In overtime, Dylan Samberg buried a pass from captain Adam Lowry at the 3:30 mark to secure the victory and snap Winnipeg's nine-game losing streak. "What a way to end the streak we were on," Connor said after the game.
The comeback, which began at 57:21 of the third period, set a new NHL record for the latest four-goal comeback. The previous record was held by the Los Angeles Kings, who started their comeback at 52:46 on Nov. 10, 2007. Additionally, the Jets' four goals in 2:08 marked the fastest four-goal burst in franchise history, surpassing the previous mark of 2:16 set on Nov. 9, 1984.
Montreal players were left stunned and frustrated. "Guys thought the game was over," said Canadiens winger Cole Caufield. "We had a four-goal lead. There's no excuse for this. It's terrible." Defenseman Kaiden Guhle echoed the sentiment, suggesting the team became too complacent. "It was a tough one to swallow, for sure," he said. "We didn't seem very connected. Execution wasn't great, myself included. I wasn't good tonight."
Bauer and Morgan Barron initiated the rally against Montreal goalie Jacob Fowler, who had been cruising toward a shutout. The Jets were coming off a 7-0 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday. Winnipeg goalie Stuart Skinner made 18 saves, while Mark Scheifele and Dylan DeMelo each contributed two assists.
The Bell Centre was roaring and a Canadiens win looked certain, but Connor and the Jets had other plans, completing a comeback that will be remembered in NHL annals.
Key Analysis
This historic comeback not only ended Winnipeg's nine-game skid but also highlighted the unpredictability of hockey. The Jets' resilience and quick-strike ability turned a seemingly decided game into a record-setting affair. For Montreal, the collapse raises questions about focus and composure with a lead, as they let a crucial victory slip away in stunning fashion.
Originally reported by players_bio.