Levshunov scores in overtime as Blackhawks hold off Jets 4-3
Connor Bedard had a goal and an assist, and Spencer Knight stopped 31 shots as Chicago won after surrendering a two-goal lead.
Artyom Levshunov ended a Winnipeg comeback with the overtime winner in Chicago’s 4-3 victory over the Jets at United Center on Thursday, Oct. 15. The Blackhawks defenceman converted Connor Bedard’s pass at 1:37 of the extra period.
Chicago had led 3-1 after the opening period, but Winnipeg forced overtime through goals by Kyle Connor and Alex Iafallo. Levshunov then moved into the slot and beat Stuart Skinner, with Bedard and Patrick Kane receiving the assists.
Bedard opened the scoring on a power play at 8:11 of the first period, his first goal of the season. Frank Nazar doubled Chicago’s advantage at 15:10. Neal Pionk answered for Winnipeg at 16:57, only for Ryan Donato to make it 3-1 just 14 seconds later.
Connor brought the Jets within one on a second-period power play at 4:44. Iafallo completed the comeback at 5:39 of the third when Pionk’s shot struck his right leg and went in.
Spencer Knight finished with 31 saves for Chicago, while Skinner stopped 24 shots. Pionk contributed to all three Winnipeg goals, scoring once and adding two assists. Bedard finished with a goal and an assist, and Kane supplied two assists.
The Blackhawks improved to 3-5-0. Winnipeg earned a point to move to 4-1-2.
