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‘I blacked out’: Canadiens blow 4-0 lead with less than three minutes to go in loss to Jets

‘I blacked out’: Canadiens blow 4-0 lead with less than three minutes to go in loss to Jets

Summary

The Winnipeg Jets overcame a 4-0 third-period deficit to beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 in overtime, ending a nine-game losing streak. Kyle Connor scored twice during a four-goal rally completed in the final 2:06 of regulation, and Dylan Samberg scored the overtime winner.

Key Facts

  • Montreal led 4-0 early in the third period, with Cole Caufield scoring twice.
  • Tyrel Bauer scored his first NHL goal with 2:39 left in regulation to start Winnipeg’s comeback.
  • Morgan Barron scored at 18:03 to cut Montreal’s lead to 4-2.
  • Kyle Connor scored twice with the Jets’ goalie pulled, tying the game with 33 seconds remaining.
  • Dylan Samberg scored at 3:30 of overtime to give Winnipeg the win.
  • The Jets’ four-goal comeback was described as the latest in NHL history.
  • Montreal coach Martin St Louis said Winnipeg had been the better team over the full game.
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