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Montreal Canadiens Make Stunning Collapse in NHL History

The Montreal Canadiens lost to the Winnipeg Jets in a dramatic comeback, marking the largest collapse in NHL history.

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The game between the Winnipeg Jets and the Montreal Canadiens took place on Tuesday, November 7, 2026. 123

The Winnipeg Jets came back from a 4-0 deficit with less than three minutes remaining in the third period. 123

The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Montreal Canadiens with a score of 5-4 in overtime. 12

The comeback began at 57:21 of the game, marking the latest four-goal comeback in NHL history. 2

This marked the largest collapse in NHL history. 3

Dylan Samberg scored the overtime goal to give the Jets the win. 12

The game was played at the Bell Centre in Montreal. 13

The Canadiens had a four-goal lead at one point in the third period. 13

Tyrel Bauer scored his first career NHL goal as part of the comeback. 1

The Jets had been on a nine-game losing streak prior to this match. 1

Kyle Connor scored the tying goal and assisted on the overtime winner. 2

The Canadiens had not lost a game when leading by four or more goals entering the third period since 1984. 2

Jacob Fowler, the Canadiens' goalie, made 19 saves in the second period. 1

Scott Arniel is the head coach of the Winnipeg Jets. 1

Martin St Louis is the head coach of the Montreal Canadiens. 1

What we know

  • The game between the Winnipeg Jets and the Montreal Canadiens took place on Tuesday, November 7, 2026. 123
  • The Winnipeg Jets came back from a 4-0 deficit with less than three minutes remaining in the third period. 123
  • The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Montreal Canadiens with a score of 5-4 in overtime. 12
  • The comeback began at 57:21 of the game, marking the latest four-goal comeback in NHL history. 2
  • This marked the largest collapse in NHL history. 3
  • Dylan Samberg scored the overtime goal to give the Jets the win. 12
  • The game was played at the Bell Centre in Montreal. 13
  • The Canadiens had a four-goal lead at one point in the third period. 13
  • Tyrel Bauer scored his first career NHL goal as part of the comeback. 1
  • The Jets had been on a nine-game losing streak prior to this match. 1
  • Kyle Connor scored the tying goal and assisted on the overtime winner. 2
  • The Canadiens had not lost a game when leading by four or more goals entering the third period since 1984. 2
  • Jacob Fowler, the Canadiens' goalie, made 19 saves in the second period. 1
  • Scott Arniel is the head coach of the Winnipeg Jets. 1
  • Martin St Louis is the head coach of the Montreal Canadiens. 1

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Trust Score report

79%
Likely accurate
Probability of truth, weighted across 15 claims from 3 outlets. Each claim is scored by how many independent, reliable newsrooms support or contradict it. Method
  • confirmed
    The game between the Winnipeg Jets and the Montreal Canadiens took place on Tuesday, November 7, 2026.
    93% · supported by 3
  • confirmed
    The Winnipeg Jets came back from a 4-0 deficit with less than three minutes remaining in the third period.
    93% · supported by 3
  • confirmed
    The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Montreal Canadiens with a score of 5-4 in overtime.
    86% · supported by 2
  • likely
    The comeback began at 57:21 of the game, marking the latest four-goal comeback in NHL history.
    71% · supported by 1
  • likely
    This marked the largest collapse in NHL history.
    68% · supported by 1
  • confirmed
    Dylan Samberg scored the overtime goal to give the Jets the win.
    86% · supported by 2
  • likely
    The game was played at the Bell Centre in Montreal.
    85% · supported by 2
  • likely
    The Canadiens had a four-goal lead at one point in the third period.
    85% · supported by 2
  • likely
    Tyrel Bauer scored his first career NHL goal as part of the comeback.
    72% · supported by 1
  • likely
    The Jets had been on a nine-game losing streak prior to this match.
    72% · supported by 1
  • likely
    Kyle Connor scored the tying goal and assisted on the overtime winner.
    71% · supported by 1
  • likely
    The Canadiens had not lost a game when leading by four or more goals entering the third period since 1984.
    71% · supported by 1
  • likely
    Jacob Fowler, the Canadiens' goalie, made 19 saves in the second period.
    72% · supported by 1
  • likely
    Scott Arniel is the head coach of the Winnipeg Jets.
    72% · supported by 1
  • likely
    Martin St Louis is the head coach of the Montreal Canadiens.
    72% · supported by 1

Sources & references

  1. The Guardian Sport — ‘I blacked out’: Canadiens blow 4-0 lead with less than three minutes to go in loss to Jets · 2026-11-04
  2. ESPN NHL — Jets beat Canadiens with latest 4-goal comeback in NHL history · 2026-11-04
  3. Fox News — Montreal Canadiens make wrong kind of history with four-goal choke job almost too shocking to believe · 2026-11-04

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