Jets Stun Blues in Double OT Thriller to Reach Round 2 of NHL Playoffs

If you’re a Winnipeg Jets fan, chances are you’re still catching your breath. What unfolded in Game 7 against the St. Louis Blues was nothing short of miraculous. Down 3-1 with under two minutes left in regulation, the Jets pulled off a jaw-dropping rally to win 4-3 in double overtime—and punch their ticket to the next round of the playoffs.

Let’s break down how it all happened and what lies ahead for this resilient squad.

How Did the Jets Pull Off This Wild Comeback?

Honestly, it looked like the Jets were on their way out. With less than two minutes left in the third period, they were trailing 3-1 on home ice. But then, Vladislav Namestnikov gave fans a reason to hope with a clutch goal at the 1:55 mark.

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Suddenly, things got loud. Really loud.

Then, with just 1.6 seconds left on the clock, Cole Perfetti tied the game. Yes, 1.6 seconds. That’s not a typo.

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By the time the puck dropped in overtime, the Jets had all the momentum. The crowd was buzzing, and the Blues looked stunned. After a tense extra period, Adam Lowry sealed the deal in double overtime—firing a shot past Jordan Binnington and sending Winnipeg into the second round for the first time since 2021.

Talk about drama.

Who Stepped Up for Winnipeg?

This win was all about grit and heart. With some key players battling injuries, the Jets leaned on depth—and it paid off.

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• Vladislav Namestnikov sparked the comeback.
• Cole Perfetti showed ice-cold nerves with a buzzer-beating equalizer.
• Adam Lowry delivered the game-winner in double OT.
• Connor Hellebuyck, while not overly busy, made 26 crucial saves to keep them in the game.

And let’s not forget the fans. Winnipeg’s home-ice energy was off the charts. That kind of atmosphere can give a team that extra push when everything’s on the line.

What Went Wrong for the Blues?

You could almost feel the tension creeping in for St. Louis during that final stretch. The Blues had a 3-1 lead in Game 7 and let it slip away. That kind of collapse will sting for a while.

• Jordan Binnington was spectacular with 43 saves, but he couldn’t stop the final onslaught.
• Defensive lapses in the final two minutes proved costly.
• Their third-period issues, which had shown up earlier in the series, returned at the worst possible time.

Credit to the Blues for putting up a fight, but letting a two-goal lead vanish that late? That’s a tough pill to swallow.

What’s Next for the Jets?

Now comes the real test: Dallas Stars.

Winnipeg moves on to face a well-rested and battle-tested Stars team in Round 2. Dallas is chasing its third straight trip to the Western Conference Final, so they know exactly what it takes.

For the Jets, this is their shot to get back to that same stage for the first time since 2018. It won’t be easy. Dallas plays with pace and structure, and their goaltending is top-notch. But if Winnipeg can bottle up the same fight they showed in Game 7, this could be a thrilling series.

And let’s be honest—after what we just witnessed, are you really going to count them out?