Winnipeg snapped a nine-game losing streak with a historic 5-4 overtime comeback against Montreal, scoring four goals in just over two minutes before Dylan Samberg won it. The victory offers a badly needed confidence boost, but it does little to change the Jets’ playoff outlook: they remain near the bottom of the Central Division, with major roster and special-teams questions still unresolved.

By the Numbers
  • Winnipeg scored 4 goals in 2:06 to force the comeback.
  • The Jets’ record is 5-8-3, leaving them 3 games below .500.
  • Winnipeg’s power play ranks 26th and its penalty kill 27th in the NHL.
  • The Jets went 2-8-2 in 12 games without defenseman Josh Morrissey.
  • Teams trailing by 4 goals with 3 minutes left had been 0-9,652-0 before Winnipeg’s comeback.
Yes, But

The win may steady the team and ease pressure on coach Scott Arniel, but one extraordinary comeback is not proof that Winnipeg has fixed its problems. Its weak special teams, lack of a reliable second-line center and questions about roster decisions remain significant obstacles.

State of Play
  • Winnipeg is seventh in the Central Division and 4 points out of a Western Conference wild-card spot, with 4 teams ahead of it in that race.
  • Morrissey could return as early as Sunday after missing 12 games with a wrist injury.
  • Brad Lambert cleared waivers and can report to the AHL’s Manitoba Moose; a call-up for Moose forward Brayden Yager is also possible.
What’s Next

The Jets face the struggling Vancouver Canucks on Thursday, then could get Morrissey back as early as Sunday against Tampa Bay. Building on the Montreal win—and finding more consistent production—will determine whether Winnipeg can stay in the playoff race.

Bottom Line

The comeback stopped the slide, not the underlying problems. Winnipeg needs to turn its emotional lift into sustained wins before this historic night becomes only a brief reprieve.