Jets come back from four-goal deficit to defeat Canadiens in overtime

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Jets come back from four-goal deficit to defeat Canadiens in overtime
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The Winnipeg Jets staged a historic comeback from a four-goal deficit to stun the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 in overtime on November 3. Trailing 4-0 with less than three minutes remaining, the Jets scored four goals in just over two minutes to tie the game. Dylan Samberg scored the game-winner in overtime. This victory snapped a nine-game losing streak for Winnipeg, whose season had been fraught with challenges including the trade request of former MVP goalie Connor Hellebuyck. The Canadiens struggled to explain their collapse, with winger Cole Caufield attributing it to a lack of focus after building a substantial lead.

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  • •Jets scored four goals in the final three minutes of regulation.
  • •Dylan Samberg netted the overtime winner at 3:30.
  • •Cole Caufield had two goals for Montreal before the collapse.
  • •Winnipeg ended a nine-game losing streak with this win.
  • •Both teams faced pressure, with the Jets seeking to avoid a tenth straight loss.
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  • 6:26 AMYahoo Sports — Jets mount record-setting comback from 4-goal deficit to stun Canadiens
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MONTREAL (AP) — The Winnipeg Jets had every reason to stop believing.They were down four goals in the third period, less than three minutes from a 10th straight defeat, in their fifth game in eight nights.

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