Winnipeg Jets fall to Boston Bruins in overtime in back-and-forth season opener

The Jets opened the 2026-27 season with a back-and-forth battle against the Bruins, but had to settle for a single point in a 4-3 overtime loss. Dylan DeMelo scored Winnipeg’s first goal of the season, Kyle Connor extended his remarkable season-opening goal streak to nine straight years and Mario Ferraro gave the Jets a late second-period lead before Boston forced overtime and J.J. Peterka ended it in the extra frame.

Once the final buzzer sounded, the analysis began!

Check out what Drew, Ezra and Dave had to say about the Jets’ season opener, including the NHL debuts of Viggo Björck and Tyrel Bauer, the key moments from the game and all the reaction from the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show.

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