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.
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
Trust Score report
Likely accurate — probability of truth 79%, weighted across 15 claims from 3 independent outlets.
- confirmed The game between the Winnipeg Jets and the Montreal Canadiens took place on Tuesday, November 7, 2026. (93%)
- confirmed The Winnipeg Jets came back from a 4-0 deficit with less than three minutes remaining in the third period. (93%)
- confirmed The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Montreal Canadiens with a score of 5-4 in overtime. (86%)
- likely The comeback began at 57:21 of the game, marking the latest four-goal comeback in NHL history. (71%)
- likely This marked the largest collapse in NHL history. (68%)
- confirmed Dylan Samberg scored the overtime goal to give the Jets the win. (86%)
- likely The game was played at the Bell Centre in Montreal. (85%)
- likely The Canadiens had a four-goal lead at one point in the third period. (85%)
- likely Tyrel Bauer scored his first career NHL goal as part of the comeback. (72%)
- likely The Jets had been on a nine-game losing streak prior to this match. (72%)
- likely Kyle Connor scored the tying goal and assisted on the overtime winner. (71%)
- likely The Canadiens had not lost a game when leading by four or more goals entering the third period since 1984. (71%)
- likely Jacob Fowler, the Canadiens' goalie, made 19 saves in the second period. (72%)
- likely Scott Arniel is the head coach of the Winnipeg Jets. (72%)
- likely Martin St Louis is the head coach of the Montreal Canadiens. (72%)
Sources
- The Guardian Sport — ‘I blacked out’: Canadiens blow 4-0 lead with less than three minutes to go in loss to Jets
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/nov/04/canadiens-jets-comeback-nhl-record - ESPN NHL — Jets beat Canadiens with latest 4-goal comeback in NHL history
https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/50375586/jets-beat-canadiens-ot-latest-four-goal-comeback-nhl-history - Fox News — Montreal Canadiens make wrong kind of history with four-goal choke job almost too shocking to believe
https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/montreal-canadiens-make-wrong-kind-history-four-goal-choke-job-almost-too-shocking-believe