Peterka finishes Bruins’ late rally for 4–3 overtime win in Winnipeg

JJ Peterka scored at 3:21 of overtime after Elias Lindholm tied the game with 1:38 remaining in regulation, giving the Boston Bruins a 4–3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre on Friday.

David Pastrnak assisted on both late goals. Lindholm brought Boston level at 18:22 of the third period, and Peterka’s winner completed the comeback after the Bruins entered the final period trailing 3–2.

James Hagens scored his first NHL goal at 15:20 of the opening period. Nikita Zadorov and Mark Kastelic assisted on the goal, which put Boston ahead 2–1. Hampus Lindholm had tied it earlier in the period after Dylan DeMelo opened the scoring for Winnipeg.

The Jets regained the lead in the second. Kyle Connor scored on the power play at 1:50, then Mario Ferraro made it 3–2 with eight seconds left in the period. Connor finished with a goal and an assist, while Adam Lowry assisted on two Winnipeg goals.

Jeremy Swayman stopped 30 of 33 shots for Boston. Stuart Skinner made 26 saves for the Jets. Pastrnak and Zadorov each finished with two assists.

Boston improved to 2–0–0, while Winnipeg earned one point in its season opener. The Bruins continue their road trip Saturday in Minnesota at 8 p.m. ET, 6 p.m. MDT.