In Winnipeg, the Jets’ Kyle Connor hit for the game-winner with 1:45 gone in extra time on Thursday to defeat the Montreal Canadiens, 3-2.
Connor Hellebuyck made 20 saves in the Jets win.
The Jets improved to 6-3-1.
Montreal took a 1-0 lead in the first period off a goal from Nick Suzuki .
The Jets’ Pierre-Luc Dubois hit off the power play late in the frame to tie the game, 1-1.
Montreal reclaimed the lead on a goal from Kirby Dach for a 2-1 advantage.
Blake Wheeler scored to get the game tied, 2-2 late i the middle frame.
Montreal dropped to 5-5-1.
Sam Montembeault made 33 saves in the Habs loss.
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