Jets complete second four-goal comeback of season vs. Blackhawks
The Winnipeg Jets achieved their second four-goal comeback of the season, defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 5-4. Mark Scheifele led the team with a goal and three assists, securing the win in a shootout.
Why it matters
This performance marks a rare statistical achievement in NHL history, highlighting the team's resilience.
CHICAGO — Mark Scheifele had a goal and three assists, Kyle Connor scored a goal in regulation and had the deciding shootout goal, and the Winnipeg Jets rallied from a four-goal deficit to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-4 on Saturday.
The Jets’ sixth straight win was their second comeback from four goals down this season. They scored four times in 2:07 to beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 in overtime on Nov. 3.
The Jets became just the fourth team in NHL history to win multiple games in a season when trailing by four goals. The previous teams to do so were the 1983-84 Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers in 2019-20 and 2021-22.
Gabriel Vilardi’s shot from the right slot tied the game at 4-4 with 1:13 left in regulation and goalie Nico Daws pulled for an extra attacker.
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