Jets storm back to save season with double overtime win
RECAP:
Miraculously, the Winnipeg Jets' 2024-25 season did not come to an end on Sunday night.
Falling behind 2-0 just a few minutes into the game, the Jets held their composure and scored a big goal to cut the lead in half.
But St. Louis struck back, pulling back ahead 3-1 late in the second period.
Winnipeg was unable to do much in the third period - that is, until head coach Scott Arniel opted to pull his goaltender for the extra attacker.
That extra attacker made all the difference, as the Jets scored not once, but twice - including the game-tying-goal with just 1.6 seconds remaining to send it to overtime.
And Winnipeg did what Winnipeg does best in overtime: score goals.
Cole Perfetti got two deflection goals for the Jets, while Adam Lowry redirected the game-winner off a Neal Pionk point shot at 16:30 of the second overtime period, sending downtown Winnipeg into an absolute frenzy.
With half the team storming the goal scorer and the other half charging their backstop, the celebration continues for nearly a half hour at Canada Life Centre following the time of the goal.
Winnipeg will now move on to face Dallas in the second round, set to begin on Wednesday night, right back at home.
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PHOTOS:
The extended photo library from Sunday's game vs. St. Louis is courtesy of Scott Stroh:
QUOTEABLE:
Adam Lowry on his emotions during the later stages of the game:
"It's hard to put into words. Our mantra from training camp (was) get better every day, focus on the process, and the results will take care of themselves and I'm just really proud of the guys. You get down 2-0, Game 7, it kind of feels like it's an insurmountable lead 3-1 late. But to score two with the goalie out and to just have life. And for Fetts to bring the building to its feet with one and a half seconds* left is incredible. So a wild game, but that's our group. There's not a lot of quit in here."
Cole Perfetti on his record-setting goal:
"It's pretty cool. It's kind of what you dream of. Playing in a Game 7. First time ever doing that, it was awesome playing in front of this crowd. It was incredible tonight. Some great plays late in that game. Vladdy gets us going and then a lot of that starts with Gabe and Lows down low, battling. Exhausted, but battling through and winning puck battles. Then Fly makes a great play to KC, he makes a great play to me, and I just kind of chipped it in. Again, no quit. Guys were exhausted but fought until the last second and we got it done."
WHAT’S NEXT:
The Jets will face the Stars in Round 2, with the first two games taking place on Wednesday and Friday at Canada Life Centre at 8:30 PM central time.
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