SEATTLE — Blake Wheeler was the Winnipeg Jets’ brawler-turned-savior, knocking a loose puck behind Seattle Kraken goalie Martin Jones with less than four seconds left in regulation to force overtime.
Fifty-four seconds into the extra period, the Jets scored for a 3-2 victory.
Brandon Tanev sank what would have been his third game-winner of the season on Sunday at Climate Pledge Arena. With the Winnipeg net empty for the extra attacker, the Kraken had to kill off a penalty to Carson Soucy with 25.2 left on the board.