Neal Pionk's overtime heroics propelled the Winnipeg Jets to a 3-2 victory against the Colorado Avalanche, marking a significant turnaround after a previous loss. The decisive goal came just 17 seconds into overtime, following a play initiated by Connor Hellebuyck, who passed to Vladislav Namestnikov before Pionk unleashed a powerful slap shot past Avalanche goalie Mackenzie Blackwood. Morgan Barron and Gabriel Vilardi also contributed to the Jets' scoring, while Hellebuyck made 25 saves. Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar were on the scoresheet for Colorado, who struggled to capitalize on their chances despite taking an early lead.

The game saw the Jets recover from a two-game losing streak and demonstrated their defensive resilience by effectively shutting down the Avalanche's power play opportunities. With the win, Winnipeg improved their record against Central Division rivals, further positioning themselves in a competitive playoff race. The Avalanche, on the other hand, continued to face challenges against divisional opponents, finishing a five-game homestand with mixed results.