What Happened
The Montreal Canadiens led the Winnipeg Jets by four goals with 2:39 remaining in regulation on Tuesday night before Winnipeg scored four times in 126 seconds and won 5-4 in overtime. According to Sportsnet, it marked the latest four-goal comeback in NHL history, surpassing the previous mark by more than four minutes. Teams had been 0-10,299-0 when trailing by at least four goals entering the final three minutes of regulation. Montreal coach Martin St. Louis called the result embarrassing and unacceptable.
Key Details
- Winnipeg erased a four-goal deficit with 2:39 left in regulation, scoring four times in 126 seconds.
- The Jets completed the comeback with a 5-4 overtime win.
- It was the latest four-goal comeback in NHL history, beating the prior mark by over four minutes.
- NHL teams had gone 0-10,299-0 when down at least four goals in the final three minutes.
- Montreal's previous fastest four goals allowed came Jan. 21, 1919, in 100 seconds against the Toronto Arenas.
- Montreal is 9-3-3 and next hosts the Utah Mammoth on Thursday.
What It Means
The loss puts Montreal among the rare teams to surrender a four-goal lead so late, a result St. Louis said the team must own rather than dismiss. With a 9-3-3 record, the Canadiens face a quick turnaround, and how they respond against Utah will be watched after a defeat that drew attention beyond hockey.
What's Next
Montreal hosts the Utah Mammoth on Thursday, its first game since the collapse. St. Louis said the team needs to fix the issues and move on, with the league offering no reprieve.