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

Chicago built a 3-1 first-period lead, Winnipeg tied it in the third, and the rookie defenseman won it 1:37 into overtime on Thursday at the United Center.

By The Signal Edition | Sports / Hockey
Published: 2026-10-16T02:44:00Z
Updated: 2026-10-16T02:44:00Z
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## Summary
- Artyom Levshunov scored 1:37 into overtime to give Chicago a 4-3 win over Winnipeg on Oct. 15.
- Connor Bedard had a power-play goal and an assist on the winner; Patrick Kane had two assists.
- Winnipeg rallied from 3-1 down on goals by Kyle Connor and Alex Iafallo but lost in overtime.
- Chicago improved to 3-5-0, 3-1-0 at home; Winnipeg fell to 4-1-2, according to ESPN.

## 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](https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/wpg-vs-chi/2026/10/15/2026020114) [2](https://www.espn.com/nhl/game/_/gameId/401892512/jets-blackhawks)

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](https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/wpg-vs-chi/2026/10/15/2026020114) [2](https://www.espn.com/nhl/game/_/gameId/401892512/jets-blackhawks)

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](https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/wpg-vs-chi/2026/10/15/2026020114) [2](https://www.espn.com/nhl/game/_/gameId/401892512/jets-blackhawks)

## 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](https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/wpg-vs-chi/2026/10/15/2026020114) [2](https://www.espn.com/nhl/game/_/gameId/401892512/jets-blackhawks)

## 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](https://www.espn.com/nhl/game/_/gameId/401892512/jets-blackhawks)

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](https://www.espn.com/nhl/game/_/gameId/401892512/jets-blackhawks) [3](https://chicagohockeynow.com/chicago-blackhawks-winnipeg-jets-nazar-returns-preview-lineups-watch-game-8/)

## 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](https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/wpg-vs-chi/2026/10/15/2026020114)

## Reporting sources
1. [NHL: Winnipeg Jets at Chicago Blackhawks, Oct. 15, 2026 (official game data and gamecenter)](https://www.nhl.com/gamecenter/wpg-vs-chi/2026/10/15/2026020114) (2026-10-16)
2. [ESPN: Jets vs. Blackhawks (Oct 15, 2026) Final Score](https://www.espn.com/nhl/game/_/gameId/401892512/jets-blackhawks) (2026-10-16)
3. [Chicago Hockey Now: Blackhawks vs. Jets: Nazar Returns, But Now No Byram, Lineups, & Watch Game 8](https://chicagohockeynow.com/chicago-blackhawks-winnipeg-jets-nazar-returns-preview-lineups-watch-game-8/) (2026-10-15)