Winnipeg Jets Complete Historic Four-Goal Comeback to Defeat Montreal Canadiens in Overtime

Winnipeg Jets execute historic comeback to stun Montreal Canadiens

The Winnipeg Jets snapped a nine-game losing streak in dramatic fashion on Tuesday night, overcoming a four-goal deficit late in the third period to defeat the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 in overtime. According to NHL.com, the comeback was fueled by a rapid-fire scoring burst that saw the Jets tie the game with just 33 seconds remaining in regulation. Dylan Samberg eventually secured the victory at 3:30 of the overtime period, marking the latest four-goal comeback in NHL history.

For the Jets, the win provides a vital reprieve following a demoralizing 7-0 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday. For Montreal, the loss snapped a five-game winning streak, though the Canadiens extended their overall point streak to eight games. Despite the setback, Montreal goaltender Jacob Fowler remained a bright spot, making 42 saves in the contest.

A frantic third period rewrites the scoreboard

Montreal appeared to have the game secured heading into the final frame, holding a 4-0 lead after Cole Caufield extended the cushion with a power-play goal just 46 seconds into the third period. However, the momentum shifted violently with 2:39 remaining in regulation. Tyrel Bauer scored his first career NHL goal following a dump-in by Dylan DeMelo that took an unpredictable bounce off the left boards, making it 4-1, NHL.com reported.

Winnipeg Jets Complete Historic Four-Goal Comeback to Defeat Montreal Canadiens in Overtime — Photo: Global News

The Jets’ onslaught intensified immediately. Morgan Barron cut the lead to 4-2 at the 18:03 mark by beating Fowler glove-side from the right circle. With Stuart Skinner pulled for the extra attacker, Kyle Connor scored twice on one-timers from the right circle just 27 seconds apart, according to Sportsnet.ca. Connor’s second goal, which occurred with 33 seconds left in the game, deflected off the stick of Noah Dobson to tie the contest at 4-4.

In overtime, the Jets capitalized on a turnover near the boards. Gabriel Vilardi stripped the puck from Lane Hutson, allowing Adam Lowry to find Samberg, who finished the play blocker-side from the right circle.

Montreal’s early dominance and statistical anomalies

The Canadiens controlled the early stages of the game through efficient special teams and opportunistic scoring. Owen Beck opened the scoring at 3:05 of the first period with his first goal of the season. Josh Anderson later doubled the lead at 18:18, lifting a backhand over Skinner after recovering his own dump-in, per Sportsnet.ca.

The Jets got hot late in the third period, scoring four goals in the final few minutes to force overtime — Photo: Sportsnet.ca

Montreal’s power play, which entered the game ranked last in the NHL with a 9.5% success rate, provided the necessary cushion. Cole Caufield scored twice on the man advantage, including a sharp-angle shot that roofed Skinner early in the third. Interestingly, Beck’s opening goal marked a historical milestone; per Sportsnet.ca, Arber and Florian Xhekaj became the first pair of brothers to record a point on the same Canadiens goal since the Kostitsyn brothers in 2009.

Player	Team	Goals	Assists	Total Points
Kyle Connor	Winnipeg Jets	2	0	2
Cole Caufield	Montreal Canadiens	2	0	2
Tyrel Bauer	Winnipeg Jets	1	0	1
Morgan Barron	Winnipeg Jets	1	1	2
Jacob Fowler	Montreal Canadiens	0	0	42 Saves

Injury concerns loom for Canadiens roster

While the game provided high-octane drama, the Canadiens face ongoing personnel challenges. TSN reported that captain Nick Suzuki remained out of the lineup due to a hand injury sustained on October 20. While Suzuki participated in Monday’s morning skate, he and Kirby Dach both sat out Tuesday’s contest. Suzuki’s absence ended a streak of 546 consecutive regular-season games.

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The injury report also noted that rookie winger Ivan Demidov remains in a walking boot and has not returned to skating since October 3, according to TSN. This leaves Montreal’s forward depth tested as they navigate a season without several key contributors.

Strategic implications for the standings

The Jets’ victory serves as a critical turning point for a team struggling to find consistency. From a front-office perspective, the ability to execute under extreme pressure—scoring four goals in just 2:06 of game time, as noted by the Montreal Gazette—suggests a resilience that could impact their standing in the Western Conference race. However, the defensive lapses that allowed such a rapid collapse will likely remain a point of scrutiny for head coach Scott Arniel.

Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki (14) lines up for a face-off during the second period in Game 1 of a second-round — Photo: TSN

For Montreal, the loss highlights a vulnerability in closing out games, despite the stellar play of Fowler. The team must now find a way to maintain their momentum and point streak without the presence of Suzuki and Dach. The Canadiens’ ability to manage their roster depth and power-play efficiency will be decisive as they move into their next stretch of games.

The Winnipeg Jets move on to host the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday, while the Montreal Canadiens will host the Utah Mammoth.

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