Bruins rally to beat Jets 4-3 in overtime with first goals
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Last updated Oct 3, 2026

The Boston Bruins defeated the Winnipeg Jets 4-3 in overtime on October 3 in Manitoba. After trailing late in the third period, the Bruins tied the game and secured victory, with JJ Peterka scoring the overtime winner, and James Hagens netting his first NHL goal. Hampus Lindholm contributed two critical goals for the Bruins. The Jets, playing their season opener, initially took the lead with a goal from Dylan DeMelo, and later added two more from Kyle Connor and Mario Ferraro. The match featured a significant fight involving Mark Kastelic, which provided a momentum shift for Boston.
- •Bruins score twice in the third to force overtime
- •JJ Peterka nets the overtime-winning goal
- •James Hagens scores his first NHL goal
- •Jets lead 3-2 before Bruins' comeback
- •Mark Kastelic's fight energizes Bruins
- 10:34 AMYahoo Sports — Bruins Postgame: Fists and Firsts Lead to Overtime Win in Winnipeg
"The Boston Bruins opened their first back-to-back of the season with two points. The Bruins, down by a goal late […]
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