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Kyle Connor's Overtime Goal Lifts Jets to Victory Over Injury-Hit Oilers

Winnipeg secures a 4-3 win to reach 100 points for the season, as Edmonton loses Connor McDavid and Stuart Skinner to injuries.

Winnipeg Jets players celebrate the win over the Edmonton Oilers during overtime NHL action in Edmonton on Thursday, March 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
Mar 20, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues defenseman Philip Broberg (6) shoots and scores the game winning goal against Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen (32) in overtime at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images
Mar 20, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Vancouver Canucks right wing Brock Boeser (6) flips the puck past St. Louis Blues defenseman Philip Broberg (6) during the third period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Kyle Connor scored the game-winning goal in overtime, marking his 37th goal of the season and securing the Jets' win.
  • Connor McDavid left the game in the second period with a lower-body injury, while Leon Draisaitl was unavailable for the Oilers for the first time this season.
  • Stuart Skinner, Edmonton's starting goalie, was replaced by Calvin Pickard late in the third period due to injury.
  • The Jets reached the 100-point milestone for the third time in franchise history, despite ongoing struggles with their power play.
  • Brandon Tanev scored his first goal since being traded to Winnipeg, contributing to the Jets' first lead of the game in the third period.