St. Louis native Adam Lowry scores the game-winning goal in double overtime, helping the Winnipeg Jets overcome the President's Trophy jinx.
The Stunner of the Century: Winnipeg Jets' Impossible Victory in Game 7
The Winnipeg Jets have etched their names into hockey history! After finding themselves in a seemingly insurmountable 3-0 hole against the mighty St. Louis Blues, they miraculously clawed their way back to win 4-3 in double overtime.
The punch came from none other than Winnipeg's own captain, Adam Lowry. With 12 minutes and 48 seconds elapsed into the second overtime, Lowry deflected a shot from the point to send Winnipeg's fans into a frenzy, sending them through to the second round.
This breathtaking game was the 52nd to ever go to overtime in a Stanley Cup Game 7 and the 200th such game in NHL history. The TNT broadcast declared that none of the past four Presidents' Trophy winners (the team with the best regular season record) had ever won a Game 7 overtime. Evidently, the Jets shattered that trend, making the 2025 season an unforgettable one.
In the first and second periods, it seemed like Winnipeg was up against a brick wall. Goalie Connor Hellebuyck struggled, facing criticism for his playoff performance. Detractors thought the Jets' superstar goalie would weigh them down once again. But Vladislav Namestnikov's goal with 1:56 left on the clock and Cole Perfetti's equalizer with three seconds remaining flipped the script. All of a sudden, the fate of the series was in the hands of the Jets.
Now, with revenge on his mind, Hellebuyck put forth an unmatched effort in overtime to shut down the Blues. He dealt with several high-quality chances, outdoing his counterpart Jordan Binnington and putting a stamp on his redemption.
The tense, nail-biting intensity, the dramatic comeback, and the sweet taste of victory – it's what makes the Stanley Cup Finals so exhilarating, isn't it? It's a testament to the fierce passion and undying spirit of the players that the game of hockey continues to captivate us season after season.
Fortunately for the Winnipeg Jets, Vladislav Namestnikov scored a crucial goal late in regulation, outmatching the Blues' defense. In an unprecedented turn of events, Cole Perfetti equalized with just three seconds remaining, sending the game into overtime. Despite facing criticism earlier, goalie Connor Hellebuyck delivered an extraordinary performance in the additional periods, ultimately outdoing his opposing player Jordan Binnington, as the Jets secured a remarkable 50th NHL victory in a Game 7, a feat that has left sports enthusiasts talking about the 2025 season for years to come.
