The Winnipeg Jets secured a historic victory on Tuesday night, overcoming a 4-0 deficit to defeat the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 in overtime. This remarkable rally marked the latest four-goal comeback in NHL history, snapping a nine-game losing streak for the Winnipeg squad.
How did the Winnipeg Jets achieve this comeback?
The comeback began late in the third period when Montreal held a commanding lead. The momentum shifted rapidly through several key scoring plays:
- Tyrel Bauer and Morgan Barron scored to break the shutout.
- Kyle Connor scored twice with an extra attacker on the ice to tie the game with just 32 seconds remaining in regulation.
- Dylan Samberg scored the winning goal at 3:30 of overtime.
The Jets' rapid-fire scoring occurred in a window of just two minutes and six seconds, setting a new league record for the timing of such a comeback.
Other major NHL upsets
Beyond the historic rally in Montreal, several other teams delivered unexpected results. The Utah Mammoth continued their strong 2026/27 campaign by upsetting the Toronto Maple Leafs with a 3-2 victory. Nick Schmaltz scored the decisive power-play goal for Utah, while goaltender Sebastian Cossa made 27 saves to secure the win.
In other action, the Dallas Stars defeated the Washington Capitals 6-5. Jason Robertson led the Stars with three goals, including a rapid natural hat trick during the second period. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Wild improved their record to 11-3-3 with a 4-2 road win against the Philadelphia Flyers, aided by an empty-net goal from Danila Yurov.
FAQ
What makes the Jets' win a record?
It is the latest time in NHL history that a team has successfully erased a four-goal deficit during a game.
Who was the standout player for the Stars?
Jason Robertson paced the Dallas Stars with four total points and three goals.
