The Winnipeg Jets staged a remarkable comeback to secure a 4-2 victory against the Ottawa Senators in a thrilling match at home. After facing a two-goal deficit, the Jets saw Gabriel Vilardi and Nikolaj Ehlers score crucial goals in the third period, turning the game in their favor. Ehlers had an impressive night, contributing a goal and two assists, while teammates Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor also played pivotal roles with a goal and an assist each.
Connor Hellebuyck was solid in goal for the Jets, making 33 saves, while Mads Sogaard of the Senators managed 19 saves. The Senators initially took control of the game with a power-play goal from Tim Stutzle, following an excellent passing sequence. They extended their lead when Ridly Greig deflected a shot from Thomas Chabot, capitalizing on a double-minor penalty against Vilardi.
The Jets responded in the second period, with Connor breaking the ice by scoring after a pass from Scheifele. Scheifele then added a second goal, lifting the Jets to a tie before the end of the second period. In the final frame, Vilardi redeemed himself with a power-play goal, giving the Jets their first lead of the game, which was quickly followed by Ehlers sealing the win with another goal.