Jets beat Canadiens in overtime

The Winnipeg Jets hosted the Montreal Canadiens in the action on Thursday in what was expected to be a close game. The game went into overtime and Winnipeg prevailed. The final score was 3-2.

Winnipeg's Kyle Connor scored the game-winning goal.

Winnipeg has extended their lead in their division to 13 points, while Chicago sits one point back.

The visiting Canadiens took the lead early into the first period, with a goal from Nick Suzuki. Cole Caufield assisted.

The Jets tied the game 1-1 late in the first when Pierre-Luc Dubois scored, assisted by Kyle Connor.

Kirby Dach scored early in the second period, assisted by Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki.

Five minutes into the period, the Jets made it 2-2 with a goal from Blake Wheeler.

In overtime, it took 1:48 before Kyle Connor scored the game-winner for the home team, assisted by Mark Scheifele and Josh Morrissey.

Winnipeg improves to 6–3–1, while Montreal drops to 5–5–1.

So, Winnipeg is still in second place and Montreal is in seventh.

Next games:

The Jets host the Chicago Blackhawks in the next game at home on Saturday at 3 p.m. at Bell MTS Place. The same day, the Canadiens will host the Golden Knights at 7 p.m. at Bell Centre.