Jets vs Canadiens: Historic 5–4 Overtime Comeback

Winnipeg turned a four-goal deficit into a 5–4 overtime win against Montreal on November 3, 2026, scoring four times in the final 2:39 of regulation before Dylan Samberg struck 3:30 into overtime. The comeback ended the Jets’ nine-game winless streak and set an NHL mark for the latest start to a successful four-goal comeback.

How a 4–0 lead disappeared

Montreal looked in command after Owen Beck and Josh Anderson scored in the first period and Cole Caufield added two power-play goals. With just 2:39 left in regulation, Tyrel Bauer scored his first NHL goal to begin Winnipeg’s response. Morgan Barron made it 4–2 at 18:03; Kyle Connor scored at 19:00 and again at 19:27 to force overtime. Samberg then completed the turnaround, assisted by Adam Lowry and Gabriel Vilardi.

Why this comeback matters

The defining statistic is not simply the four-goal deficit: Winnipeg began erasing it at 17:21 of the third period, later than any previous winning four-goal comeback according to the NHL and the Jets. That distinction should not be confused with a claim that it was the biggest comeback in league history. The Jets also ended a nine-game winless run, making the result meaningful beyond one extraordinary finish.

Montreal goaltender Jacob Fowler made 42 saves despite the loss, while Winnipeg’s Stuart Skinner stopped 18 shots. The Canadiens’ five-game winning streak ended. A single game does not establish a lasting change in either club’s form, but the finish shows how quickly late penalties, an extra attacker and repeated offensive-zone chances can transform a seemingly settled result.

Watch the verified official highlights

The NHL’s official comeback highlights (posted November 4) show the actual event. This is an external official video link, not a rehost or an unverified YouTube embed.