Winnipeg Jets vs. Chicago Blackhawks
The Winnipeg Jets completed a dramatic comeback against the Chicago Blackhawks, overcoming a four-goal deficit to win 5-4 in a shootout. Mark Scheifele led the charge with a goal and three assists, marking his 933rd career point.
Why it matters
The game highlights a significant statistical milestone for Scheifele and demonstrates the high-scoring, unpredictable nature of current NHL play.
CHICAGO (AP) 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 Montreal 5-4 in overtime on Nov. 3.
Gabriel Vilardi’s shot from the right slot tied the game 4-all with 1:13 left in regulation and goalie Nico Daws pulled for an extra attacker.
Scheifele also scored in the shootout. Daws stopped Roman Kantserov to lock up the victory.
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