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Bruins rally late to secure overtime win over Jets

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 3:04 AM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Bruins rally late to secure overtime win over Jets

Summary

The Boston Bruins achieved a dramatic 4-3 victory against the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre on October 2. Down 3-2 with under two minutes left in regulation, Elias Lindholm tied the game, with JJ Peterka netting the overtime winner at 3:21. The Bruins have now started the season 2-0-0, showing resilience after falling behind earlier in the match. The Jets, despite leading for most of the game, finished with one point.

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By the Numbers

•Elias Lindholm scored the tying goal with 38 seconds left in the third period.
•JJ Peterka's unassisted goal sealed the overtime victory for Boston.
•The Bruins scored four goals from different players, including rookie James Hagens.
•Winnipeg led 3-2 after a second-period goal by Mario Ferraro.
•This is Boston's second victory, having previously shut out the Rangers.

Latest Updates

3:30 AMYahoo Sports — Hagens Scores First NHL Goal, Peterka Scores OT Winner as Bruins Beat Jets
3:27 AMYahoo Sports — JJ Peterka scores in OT to lift the Bruins past the Jets, 4-3
3:04 AMYahoo Sports — Bruins Stun Jets With Late Comeback, JJ Peterka’s Overtime Winner

What they're saying

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WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Elias Lindholm tied it on a tip with 1:38 left in regulation and JJ Peterka scored at 3:21 of overtime to give the Boston Bruins a 4-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Friday night.David Pastrnak set up both late goals, with goalie Jeremy Swayman off for an extra attacker on Lindholm's goal.
— Yahoo Sports