Winnipeg Jets rally from 4-0 down to beat Canadiens in overtime
The gist
The Winnipeg Jets scored four goals in the final 2:39 to beat Montreal 5-4 in overtime, ending a nine-game winless streak.
The NHL-record comeback steadied a Jets season that had pressure mounting on ownership.
How it unfolded
- Sep 24, 2026The Jets and the NHL announced that the franchise's statistical history now includes both Winnipeg iterations and the Atlanta Thrashers years.
- Oct 23, 2026Winnipeg acquired forwards Dawson Mercer, Alexander Command and Nick Bjugstad, goaltender Nico Daws and two draft picks from New Jersey in exchange for goaltender Connor Hellebuyck.
- Nov 3, 2026Trailing 4-0 late in the third period, the Jets scored four goals in the final 2:39 and beat Montreal 5-4 in overtime on Dylan Samberg's winner, ending a nine-game winless streak (0-7-2).
Key terms
- NHL
- A professional ice hockey league in North America with teams in the US and Canada, considered the top league in the sport.
- Presidents' Trophy
- NHL award given to the team with the best regular-season record.
- power-play goal
- A period in team sports when one team has a numerical advantage in players, usually because the opponent committed a rule violation.
Source: Wikipedia