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Artyom Levshunov Scores In Overtime, Blackhawks Beat Jets 4-3

The Chicago Blackhawks extended their winning streak with a hard-fought 4-3 overtime victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night, marking their second consecutive game to overcome a three-goal deficit. The Blackhawks jumped out to an early lead with goals from Connor Bedard on a power play—his first of the season—and Frank Nazar, who returned from suspension, while Ryan Donato added a third before the first period ended.

The Jets, however, fought back with goals from Neal Pionk and Kyle Connor, cutting the deficit to 3-2 before Alex Iafallo tied the game late in regulation. The decisive moment came in overtime when Artyom Levshunov scored his first goal of the season to seal the win, setting up by Patrick Kane and Bedard.

The victory continued Kane’s historic season, as his assist on Bedard’s goal pushed him past Phil Housley for the most assists by a U.S.-born player in NHL history, underscoring his continued excellence alongside the franchise’s brightest young talent.

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