Jets stage historic four-goal comeback to beat Canadiens

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 4 Nov, 14:04 · Archive

Winnipeg scored four goals in two minutes and six seconds to complete the latest four-goal comeback in NHL history, beating Montreal 5-4 in overtime on Tuesday.

The Winnipeg Jets completed the latest four-goal comeback in NHL history on Tuesday night, beating the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 in overtime at the Bell Centre. Down 4-0 with less than three minutes remaining in regulation, the Jets scored four goals in two minutes and six seconds to tie the game with 33 seconds left. Dylan Samberg then won it in overtime with a wrist shot at 3:30, ending Winnipeg's nine-game losing streak.

Kyle Connor scored twice for the Jets during the comeback. Tyrel Bauer, in his 10th NHL game, also played a key role by scoring his first career goal with 2:39 left in regulation to ignite the rally. Montreal's rookie goaltender Jacob Fowler, the NHL's rookie of the month for October, had made 19 saves in the second period alone but could not hold on.

Connor said of the victory: 'What a way to end the streak we were on.' The Jets had controlled much of the play before the third period collapse. The comeback came during what had been a difficult stretch for Winnipeg, who were playing their fifth game in eight nights, and their coach was under pressure after former MVP goalie Connor Hellebuyck requested a trade earlier in the season.

How it is being reported

• ‘I blacked out’: Canadiens blow 4-0 lead with less than three minutes to go in loss to JetsWinnipeg had been on nine-game losing streak Comeback on Tuesday night breaks NHL record The Winnipeg Jets had every reason to stop believing. They were down four goals in the third period, less than three minutes from a 10th straight defeat, in their fifth game in eight nights. Their coach was on the hot seat. Their season had been rocked from the start when former MVP goalie Connor Hellebuyck asked for a trade. The Bell Centre was roaring and a Montreal Canadiens win looked certain, but Kyle Connor still had faith. Continue reading...Guardian Sport · 4 Nov, 13:18
• Jets beat Habs in latest four-goal comeback win in NHL historyThe Jets overcame a 4-0 deficit by scoring four times in a stretch of 2:06 late in the third period.The Japan Times · 4 Nov, 04:24

In this story: Winnipeg Jets · Montreal Canadiens · Kyle Connor · Dylan Samberg · Jacob Fowler · Connor Hellebuyck · Tyrel Bauer · Bell Centre

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