OTTAWA, ON — Nikolaj Ehlers’ goal with 45.8 seconds remaining in overtime led the Winnipeg Jets to a 2-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday.
Mason Appleton scored in the second period for the Jets. Connor Hellebuyck made 34 saves.
Parker Kelly had the lone goal for Ottawa, which played its first overtime game of the season. Joonas Korpisalo stopped 27 shots.
On the winning goal, Ehlers deked Ottawa’s Jakob Chychrun and then beat Korpisalo with a backhand shot.
OTTAWA, ON – JANUARY 20: Ottawa Senators Center Rourke Chartier (49) applies pressure on the forecheck during first period National Hockey League action between the Winnipeg Jets and Ottawa Senators on January 20, 2024, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – JANUARY 20: Winnipeg Jets Defenceman Brenden Dillon (5) fights Ottawa Senators Left Wing Brady Tkachuk (7) during first period National Hockey League action between the Winnipeg Jets and Ottawa Senators on January 20, 2024, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – JANUARY 20: Winnipeg Jets Defenceman Nate Schmidt (88) skates with the puck during first period National Hockey League action between the Winnipeg Jets and Ottawa Senators on January 20, 2024, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – JANUARY 20: Ottawa Senators Defenceman Jakob Chychrun (6) battles Winnipeg Jets Winger Gabriel Vilardi (13) in front of Goalie Joonas Korpisalo (70) during second period National Hockey League action between the Winnipeg Jets and Ottawa Senators on January 20, 2024, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – JANUARY 20: Winnipeg Jets Defenceman Nate Schmidt (88) after a whistle during second period National Hockey League action between the Winnipeg Jets and Ottawa Senators on January 20, 2024, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – JANUARY 20: Ottawa Senators Goalie Joonas Korpisalo (70) sprays water in his face during second period National Hockey League action between the Winnipeg Jets and Ottawa Senators on January 20, 2024, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – JANUARY 20: Ottawa Senators Left Wing Parker Kelly (27) celebrates his goal during third period National Hockey League action between the Winnipeg Jets and Ottawa Senators on January 20, 2024, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – JANUARY 20: Ottawa Senators Defenceman Jake Sanderson (85) keeps eyes on the play during third period National Hockey League action between the Winnipeg Jets and Ottawa Senators on January 20, 2024, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – JANUARY 20: Winnipeg Jets Right Wing Nikolaj Ehlers (27) celebrates his game-winning goal during overtime National Hockey League action between the Winnipeg Jets and Ottawa Senators on January 20, 2024, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – JANUARY 20: Winnipeg Jets Right Wing Nikolaj Ehlers (27) and Winnipeg Jets Goalie Connor Hellebuyck (37) celebrate the overtime win after Hockey League action between the Winnipeg Jets and Ottawa Senators on January 20, 2024, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
