SAN JOSE, Calif. — In a thrilling encounter on Tuesday evening, Adam Lowry netted the decisive goal with just over a minute remaining, leading the Winnipeg Jets to a 4-3 comeback victory over the San Jose Sharks. Kyle Connor shone brightly in the game, scoring two goals, while Gabriel Vilardi contributed three assists, helping the Jets, the top team in the NHL, secure their 33rd win of the season.

Mark Scheifele also made an impact, tallying one goal and two assists for a total of three points. For the Sharks, Tyler Toffoli put together a notable performance with one goal and an assist, while both Fabian Zetterlund and Macklin Celebrini contributed with a goal each.

Lowry’s key goal came late in the third period at 18:47, with assists from Dylan DeMelo and Mason Appleton, marking his ninth goal of the season. The Jets found themselves trailing 3-2 midway through the final frame but were rejuvenated when Connor scored his 19th goal during a power play, evening the game.

In terms of goaltending, Connor Hellebuyck made 32 saves for the Jets, while Alexandar Georgiev faced 29 shots for the Sharks.

Takeaways from the match suggest that the Jets displayed resilience, emerging victorious for the fifth time in their last seven games, as they continue to lead the league with 47 points. Conversely, despite the loss, the Sharks displayed an energized performance, particularly after a lackluster start to the game, marking their fifth defeat in six outings.

A defining moment came when San Jose appeared poised to create an upset, but Connor’s second goal at 11:56 of the third shifted the momentum back to Winnipeg’s favor, paving the way for their comeback.

In a personal milestone, Jets defenseman Neal Pionk reached his 500-game milestone during the match, a notable achievement in his eighth season in the NHL.

Looking ahead, the Jets will face the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday night, while the Sharks will host the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday evening.