Levshunov's overtime goal gives Blackhawks 4-3 win over Jets after Winnipeg erases two-goal deficit

How the game unfolded

The Chicago Blackhawks beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-3 in overtime on Thursday night at the United Center, with defenseman Artyom Levshunov scoring 1 minute 37 seconds into the extra period, according to the NHL's official game data. Connor Bedard and Patrick Kane assisted on the winner. ^{[1] [2]}

Chicago took control early. Bedard scored on the power play at 8:11 of the first period, assisted by Kane and Tyler Bertuzzi, and Frank Nazar made it 2-0 at 15:10. Winnipeg's Neal Pionk cut the lead to one at 16:57, but Ryan Donato restored the two-goal margin 14 seconds later, and Chicago led 3-1 after one period. ^{[1] [2]}

Kyle Connor scored on the power play at 4:44 of the second, with assists from Mark Scheifele and Pionk, to make it 3-2. Alex Iafallo tied the game at 5:39 of the third, assisted by Pionk and Ivan Rosen. Neither team scored again in regulation. ^{[1] [2]}

Goaltending and shots

Winnipeg outshot Chicago 34-28. Blackhawks goalie Spencer Knight stopped 31 of 34 shots, and the Jets' Stuart Skinner stopped 24 of 28 over 61:10, per the NHL box score. Both teams scored once on the power play. ^{[1] [2]}

Standings context

ESPN's game page lists the Blackhawks at 3-5-0 after the win, including 3-1-0 at home and 0-4-0 on the road. Winnipeg is 4-1-2, after entering the night at 4-1-1. ^[2]

Before the game, Chicago was 2-5-0 and Winnipeg 4-1-1, according to a Chicago Hockey Now preview. ESPN's listing shows Chicago still winless on the road this season at 0-4-0. ^{[2] [3]}

What is next

The NHL's official gamecenter carries the full play-by-play and highlights of the game. Scheduling for each club's next game is on the league site. Three-star selections were not available in the league data reviewed for this report. ^[1]