WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Interstat) — The Winnipeg Jets defeated the New Jersey Devils 4-3 on Sunday at Canada Life Centre before 14,165 fans, overcoming a two-goal deficit. New Jersey’s Cody Glass, a Winnipeg native, scored twice in the second period to give the Devils a 3-1 lead. The Jets responded with two goals before the period ended, from Gabriel Vilardi and Jonathan Toews, to tie it. Tanner Pearson netted the winning wrist shot late in the third period. Cole Perfetti had two assists for Winnipeg, while Jack Hughes added two assists for New Jersey. Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck made 24 saves for the win. The Jets improved to 17-27, while the Devils fell to 22-23. The teams will meet again in New Jersey on Jan. 27.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Interstat) — In a back-and-forth affair that saw momentum swing with each period, the Winnipeg Jets edged the New Jersey Devils 4-3 on Sunday afternoon at Canada Life Centre, snapping a brief winning streak for the visitors and providing a hard-earned two points for the home side. A crowd of 14,165 watched as the Jets, overcoming a pair of one-goal deficits, used a third-period tally from Tanner Pearson to break a 3-3 tie and secure the victory. The win improved Winnipeg’s record to 17-27, while New Jersey fell to 22-23. The game’s opening frame set a frantic pace, with both teams trading chances before exchanging goals in the final 90 seconds. Winnipeg struck first at 18:50 when Alex Iafallo collected a loose puck and fired a wrist shot past New Jersey goaltender Jake Allen for his eighth goal of the season, assisted by Nino Niederreiter and Dylan Samberg. The Devils responded immediately, silencing the celebrating home crowd just 37 seconds later. Off the ensuing faceoff, New Jersey captain Nico Hischier carried the puck into the zone and snapped a wrist shot over the shoulder of Jets netminder Connor Hellebuyck for his 13th, tying the game before the first intermission. Luke Hughes and Jesper Bratt registered the assists. New Jersey carried that momentum into the second period, taking its first lead of the afternoon at 16:08. Hometown product Cody Glass, a Winnipeg native, gave the Devils a 2-1 advantage with a sharp wrist shot, set up by Jack Hughes and Johnathan Kovacevic. Glass struck again just over six minutes later, deflecting a Luke Hughes point shot past Hellebuyck at the 2:05 mark for his ninth of the year, with Jack Hughes collecting his second assist on the play. Facing a 3-1 deficit, the Jets mounted a swift and decisive response. Veteran center Jonathan Toews ignited the comeback at 4:36, finishing a backhand chance off a feed from Cole Perfetti to cut the lead to one. Just over two minutes later, at 34:57, Winnipeg drew even. After Perfetti’s backhand attempt rang off the post, Gabriel Vilardi batted the bouncing puck out of mid-air and into the net for his 18th goal, assisted by Perfetti and Josh Morrissey. The game entered the final period knotted at 3-3. The third period was a tense, defensive struggle with fewer clear chances. The decisive blow came at 18:17. Following sustained pressure in the New Jersey zone, Josh Morrissey’s shot from the point was redirected in front. Pearson found the rebound and whipped a wrist shot past Allen for his sixth goal of the season, with Morrissey and Cole Koepke earning the helpers. New Jersey pressed for the equalizer with Allen pulled for an extra attacker in the final 90 seconds, but Hellebuyck and the Jets’ defense held firm. Hellebuyck finished with 24 saves on 27 shots to earn the win. Allen stopped 24 of 28 shots in the losing effort. Glass was the standout performer for the Devils, scoring twice on two shots in his return to his hometown. Hischier added a goal, while Jack Hughes contributed two assists. For the Jets, Perfetti was instrumental in the comeback with two primary assists, while Vilardi and Pearson provided crucial goals. Morrissey quarterbacked the offense from the blue line with two assists. The game was a relatively clean one, with only three minor penalties called. New Jersey’s Arseny Gritsyuk was whistled for interference in the first period, while Winnipeg’s Morrissey (holding) and New Jersey’s Jonas Siegenthaler (holding) were penalized in the second. Neither power play converted. The result defied the pregame projections. National Statistical’s game simulator had predicted a 2-1 Devils victory, and its ELO system gave Winnipeg a 58% probability to win. The Jets, installed as 1.5-goal favorites, covered the spread, and the total of seven goals sailed over the set over/under line of 5.5. For New Jersey, the loss halted a modest two-game win streak that included victories over Utah and Columbus. The Devils continue a road trip Monday afternoon in Minnesota. Winnipeg, which had split its last two games, looks to build on the win when it hosts the New York Islanders on Tuesday. The two teams are scheduled to meet again in New Jersey on Jan. 27.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Interstat) — Two teams looking to halt slides will meet Sunday when the New Jersey Devils visit the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre. The Devils (22-22) have lost three of their last four, including a 4-1 defeat in Pittsburgh on Thursday. Goaltender Jake Allen, a key player to watch, made 25 saves in that loss. Over his last seven starts, Allen is 2-4-1, facing an average of over 30 shots per game. His performance will be critical for a New Jersey team that was stunned 9-0 by the New York Islanders just three games ago. Captain Nico Hischier and defenseman Luke Hughes, who scored the lone goal against Pittsburgh, will be counted on to provide offense. The Jets (15-27) are mired in a deeper slump, having lost nine consecutive games (0-8-1). Their most recent loss was a 4-3 decision against Edmonton on Thursday, despite a goal from defenseman Josh Morrissey. Morrissey, the Jets’ player to watch, has been a bright spot during the skid, recording two goals and three assists in his last nine games while logging heavy minutes on the blue line. Both clubs have struggled defensively. The Devils have allowed four or more goals in four of their last six games. The Jets, meanwhile, have been outscored 36-20 during their nine-game winless streak. Special teams could prove decisive, as both units rank in the bottom half of the league. This contest opens a four-game road trip for New Jersey, which faces Minnesota on Monday. Winnipeg continues a six-game homestand, seeking its first win at Canada Life Centre since Dec. 29. The teams will meet again in New Jersey on Jan. 27. Puck drop is scheduled for 6 p.m. local time.