Jets End Skid with OT Win Over Rangers

Winnipeg Jets defeat New York Rangers in shootout to snap 3-game losing streak

Mar. 23, 2026 at 12:55am

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The Winnipeg Jets ended their 3-game losing streak with a 3-2 shootout victory over the New York Rangers on Sunday. Kyle Connor and Gabriel Vilardi scored in the shootout, while goaltender Eric Comrie made 27 saves and stopped 2 of 3 shootout attempts to secure the win for the Jets.

Why it matters

The Jets' win keeps them in the hunt for the final wild-card playoff spot in the Western Conference, as they sit 5 points behind the Nashville Predators with several games remaining. The loss extends the Rangers' skid to 4 straight games as they continue to struggle to stay in the playoff race in the Eastern Conference.

The details

Adam Lowry and Gabriel Vilardi scored in regulation for the Jets, but the Rangers were able to tie the game twice with goals from Tye Kartye and Mika Zibanejad. In the overtime shootout, Connor and Vilardi scored for the Jets, while Comrie stopped 2 of 3 Rangers shooters to clinch the victory.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 23, 2026.
  • The Jets snapped a 3-game losing streak with the win.

The players

Kyle Connor

Forward for the Winnipeg Jets who scored the opening shootout goal.

Gabriel Vilardi

Forward for the Winnipeg Jets who scored the game-winning shootout goal and had a goal in regulation.

Eric Comrie

Backup goaltender for the Winnipeg Jets who made 27 saves and stopped 2 of 3 shootout attempts to secure the win.

Tye Kartye

Forward for the New York Rangers who scored the game-tying goal in the second period.

Mika Zibanejad

Forward for the New York Rangers who scored the game-tying goal in the third period.

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What they’re saying

“We knew we had to dig deep and find a way to end this skid. The guys really battled hard and it was great to see Kyle and Gabe come through in the shootout.”

— Rick Bowness, Head Coach, Winnipeg Jets

“It's tough to keep losing these close games, but we have to keep fighting. The effort was there tonight, we just couldn't find a way to get the extra point.”

— Gerard Gallant, Head Coach, New York Rangers

What’s next

The Jets will look to build on this win as they continue their push for a playoff spot, with key games coming up against divisional rivals. The Rangers will try to end their skid and get back into the playoff race in the Eastern Conference.

The takeaway

This was an important win for the Jets, who needed to stop the bleeding of their recent losing streak. The shootout victory shows the team's resilience and ability to grind out close games, which will be crucial as they fight for a postseason berth. For the Rangers, the loss is another frustrating setback in what has been a disappointing season so far, but they will need to regroup quickly to keep their playoff hopes alive.