Perfetti Scores OT Winner, Lifts Jets Past Canucks

Casey Halston

Published: February 27, 2026 10:55 PM ET

Perfetti Scores OT Winner, Lifts Jets Past Canucks

In a thrilling overtime matchup, Cole Perfetti clinched victory for the Winnipeg Jets by scoring just 1:37 into OT against the Vancouver Canucks. The game ended with a score of 3-2, showcasing the competitive spirit of both teams.

Cole Perfetti’s Overtime Heroics

Perfetti’s decisive goal came from a rebound off a shot by Adam Lowry, marking his seventh goal of the season. Kyle Connor and Gabriel Vilardi also contributed to the Jets’ scoring efforts. Winnipeg’s record now stands at 23 wins, 26 losses, and 8 overtime losses.

Game Highlights

Mark Scheifele recorded two assists.
Jets goalie Eric Comrie made 21 saves.
Drew O’Connor and Evander Kane scored for the Canucks, whose record is now 18-33-7.
Brock Boeser celebrated his 29th birthday with an assist.
Cankucks’ goaltender Nikita Tolopilo recorded 25 saves.

First Period Action

The game started with an early lead for Vancouver. O’Connor scored just under two minutes into the match, finding a gap through Comrie’s pads. However, the Jets tied the game when Connor scored his 26th goal of the season after receiving a skillful pass from Scheifele.

Second Period Highlights

The Canucks regained the lead with a goal from Evander Kane, who capitalized on a faceoff win by Elias Pettersson. The goal came just 38 seconds into the second period. Yet, Winnipeg would not back down; Vilardi tied the game late in the second by converting a pass from Scheifele while positioned in the crease.

Additional Context

Prior to the game, a moment of silence was observed in memory of the victims of the February 10 shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. The Canucks also honored Jim Robson, their longtime radio and television broadcaster, who passed away on February 10 at the age of 91.

Takeaways from the Game

With the NHL trade deadline approaching, Tyler Myers did not participate in the game for roster management purposes.
A collision between Filip Hronek and Tolopilo in the first period did not result in injuries.
Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, who recently helped the U.S. win Olympic gold, missed this game but is set to join the team in Anaheim.

What’s Next?

The Vancouver Canucks will face the Seattle Kraken on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Winnipeg Jets will continue their western road trip by playing against the Anaheim Ducks on Friday.