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Samberg lifts Jets past Canadiens 5-4 with OT goal to complete comeback from 4-goal deficit

Winnipeg Jets forward Dylan Samberg sealed a dramatic comeback with an overtime goal, ending a nine-game losing streak as his team rallied from a 4-0 deficit to defeat the Montreal Canadiens 5-4. The Jets’ resurgence began in the third period when Cole Caufield’s second goal of the night tied the game at 4-4, but Winnipeg responded with four unanswered goals in just 2 minutes and 8 seconds, including a power-play strike by Kyle Connor.

The victory marked the latest four-goal comeback in NHL history and snapped a tough stretch for the Jets, who had just suffered a 7-0 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes the prior weekend. Stuart Skinner made 18 saves, while Mark Scheifele and Dylan Demelo each recorded two assists, leading the charge.

Montreal’s Jacob Fowler, who had been on a shutout bid, was overwhelmed by the Jets’ late surge. The Canadiens’ Owen Beck and Josh Anderson also contributed to their team’s efforts, with Beck’s goal tying a rare milestone for the Xhekaj brothers—Arber and Florian—who became the first siblings to score on the same Canadiens goal since 2009.

Meanwhile, Nick Suzuki, the Canadiens’ captain, remains sidelined with a hand injury after missing six straight games, though he practiced without apparent limitations ahead of this game. The Jets will next face the Vancouver Canucks at home on Thursday night, while Montreal prepares to host the Utah Mammoth.

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