Dylan Samberg netted the game-winning goal 1:47 into overtime as the Winnipeg Jets rallied from a two-goal deficit to defeat the Seattle Kraken 3-2 on Sunday night.
Cole Perfetti contributed a goal and an assist, while Kyle Connor also found the back of the net. Vladislav Namestnikov added two assists to Winnipeg’s offensive effort. Eric Comrie secured the win in the net with 14 saves.
Comrie briefly exited the game in the first period after being run into but returned after Connor Hellebuyck stepped in for 10:10, stopping five of six shots in relief.
For Seattle, Jani Nyman and Michael Eyssimont scored, while Joey Daccord recorded 23 saves in a losing effort.
Perfetti drove wide on the right side in overtime before sending a pass across the crease to Samberg, who buried a shot past Daccord’s blocker to seal the victory.
Seattle took an early lead, with Nyman converting on a power play midway through the first period. Eyssimont doubled the advantage with 4:37 left in the opening frame.
Winnipeg responded late in the first, as Perfetti got the Jets on the board with just 17 seconds remaining. Connor then evened the score at 2-2 in the second period, notching his 36th goal of the season with 8:18 left.
Game Takeaways
Jets: Winnipeg secured its fifth victory in six games, moving two points ahead of Washington for the most points in the NHL.
Kraken: Seattle has struggled over its last 10 games, posting a 4-5-1 record and slipping 10 points out of a Western Conference wild-card spot.
Key Moment
With Seattle leading 2-1 in the second period, Kraken defenseman Ryker Evans—who had already registered an assist—saw his shot from the point blocked by Winnipeg’s Morgan Barron. Barron quickly sent the puck up to Connor, who broke free on a breakaway and fired a forehand shot past Daccord to tie the game.
Key Stat
Winnipeg dominated the physical battle, finishing with a 37-21 advantage in hits.
Looking Ahead
The Jets will travel to Vancouver for a Tuesday night matchup, while the Kraken begin a four-game road trip with a visit to Chicago.
