Equaled 1.6 seconds before the end, won two extensions

Winnipeg Jets staged an unforgettable turnaround with an exceptional performance and defeated St. St. NHL in the decisive seventh game of the first round of the NHL League. Louis blues. The hero of the meeting became captain Adam Lowrywho scored a decisive goal late in the second extension and took his team to the second round.

The highlight of the drama took place in the last two minutes of regular work. With a 1-3 win, Vladislav Deputy 1:56, before the end, reduced the outcome when his shot bounced off the defender Ryana Suther. The locals then pressed violently. Although the judges were later overturned after the recording, the Jets did not relent.

Historic moment has only begun 1.6 seconds before the expiration of regular time: Cole Perfetti is with his other goal in the match, by passing Kylea Connor and Neal Pionkadiverted the plate to the equalizer net at 3: 3. This is the most equalizing hit in the history of the seven NHL League matches and the second the latest in the entire history of the NHL League.

« Even with a lag of 1: 3 we didn’t doubt, » he is for Canadian Press stated Perfetti. “We believed in each other.” Kyle Connor, who finished the game with three assists, added: “It was euphoric. Emotionally. Motivated. We transferred this to the extension. « 

Marathon extension decided by captain

After the first extension without hits, the tense meeting continued. The decision fell only 16 minutes and 10 seconds of play in the second extension when Lowry shifted the defender shot Neal Pionka (also with three assists) and finished the third longest seventh game in the NHL League history, which lasted 96 minutes and 10 seconds, according to the Canadian news agency.

« I probably dreamed that the goal would be a little nicer than bouncing off my leg, » Lowry admitted to Canadian Pressbut emphasized the tremendous importance of victory in front of home fans.

Before the dramatic outcome, the guests had the initiative. St. Louis led with a goal Jordan Kyrou already in the second minute of the game, which is reported Ap The fastest hit in the seventh race in blues history. Mathieu Joseph He increased to 2-0 in the middle of the first third. Shortly afterwards, the domestic injury to the defender was weakened Josha Morrisseywho had to leave the game. Jets have previously performed without the first center Mark Scheifele. Perfetti lowered in the second third with the player more, but Radek fax At the end of the second part of St. Louis again won two goals (3: 1). Despite the truncated defense, whose remaining members were forced to take more responsibility and minutes, the Jets found their way to win.

Home goalkeeper Connor Hellebukkk the meeting ended with 26 defenses. Although it was three times prematurely replaced during the series, this time it lasted pressure and contributed to success. It is on the opposite side Jordan Binnington Despite the defeat, recorded 43 defenses.

Jetsi will compete with Dallas in the second round, which also advanced after winning the seventh game. The series begins on Winnipeg on Wednesday, which will be the first mutual showdown of teams in the history of the NHL playoffs, writes Ap.