Caufield Denounces Canadiens' Collapse After 4-0 Comeback by Jets

Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield dismissed excuses after his team squandered a 4-0 lead, calling the collapse 'terrible' and emphasizing that a four-goal advantage should never be taken for granted. The Winnipeg Jets completed one of the latest comebacks in NHL history, scoring four goals in just 2:06 to win 5-4 in overtime. The game marked the first time since 2007 that a team erased a four-goal deficit after the 57-minute mark.

On November 4, 2026, the Winnipeg Jets completed one of the most improbable comebacks in NHL history, erasing a 4-0 deficit to defeat the Montreal Canadiens 5-4 in overtime at Bell Centre. The rally began with Tyrel Bauer’s first NHL goal at 57:21 of the third period, followed by four goals in just 2:06 — including a tying goal by Kyle Connor with 33 seconds remaining and an overtime winner by Dylan Samberg. This marked the latest point in a game (after the 57-minute mark) that a team has overcome a four-goal deficit to win, surpassing the previous record set by the Los Angeles Kings in 2007. Cole Caufield, who scored two power-play goals for Montreal and had helped build the lead, called the collapse “terrible” and emphasized there was no excuse for losing such a large advantage. The Canadiens, who had won five straight games and were led by Jacob Fowler’s 42 saves on 46 shots, now sit at 9-3-3 with points in eight consecutive contests. Jets coach Scott Arniel praised Fowler’s performance despite the loss, calling him “wow,” while Martin St. Louis noted that his team wasn’t dominating even when ahead. The game’s dramatic reversal underscores a growing trend of high-stakes collapses in tight playoff-style scenarios, even in regular-season games.

The broader context includes Montreal’s recent momentum and Winnipeg’s struggling season — the Jets had already lost nine games in a row before this win, making the comeback both emotionally significant and statistically rare. Caufie