Jets Erase Four-Goal Deficit, Robertson and Gauthier Hit Hat Tricks in NHL 2026 Thrillers

NEW YORK, United States, November 4, 2026: Winnipeg produced one of the most extraordinary comebacks in NHL history Tuesday night, scoring four times in the final 2:39 of regulation before Dylan Samberg completed a 5-4 overtime victory against Montreal. The Jets’ stunning escape headlined an 11-game November 3 schedule that also featured Jason Robertson’s natural hat trick in Dallas’ 6-5 victory over Washington, Cutter Gauthier’s second consecutive hat trick for Anaheim, and Columbus’ 7-2 demolition of Colorado. Across the league, Tuesday’s final scoreboards combined for 76 goals, including the shootout-deciding result in New Jersey’s 4-3 victory against Edmonton.

The evening delivered far more than an unusually high goal count. Connor McDavid extended his NHL-record season-opening assist streak to 16 games, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins became Edmonton’s all-time leader in games played, and Mikko Rantanen reached 800 career points. Charlie Coyle produced four points as Columbus overwhelmed the Avalanche, Nashville ended Carolina’s four-game winning streak, and the Rangers finally halted their own four-game slide. Meanwhile, Winnipeg’s recovery from a 4-0 deficit demonstrated how quickly a seemingly settled contest can unravel, with the Jets transforming a ninth consecutive defeat into an unforgettable overtime victory.

NHL Results November 3, 2026: All 11 Final Scores

Tuesday’s schedule featured 11 completed games, including one overtime contest and one shootout. Nine games ended in regulation.

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NHL Results November 3, 2026: All 11 Final Scores

Tuesday’s schedule featured 11 completed games, including one overtime contest and one shootout. Nine games ended in regulation.

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Winnipeg Jets 5-4 Montreal Canadiens: Four Goals in 2:07 Produce an Unbelievable Escape

For more than 57 minutes at the Bell Centre, Winnipeg appeared destined for another miserable defeat.

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Dallas Stars 6-5 Washington Capitals: Robertson Scores Three Goals in 5:20

Jason Robertson appeared to have settled the contest in Washington before the second period was six minutes old.

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Anaheim Ducks 5-4 Vancouver Canucks: Cutter Gauthier Makes Franchise History

Cutter Gauthier delivered another remarkable individual performance in Vancouver, scoring his second consecutive hat trick as Anaheim held off the Canucks.

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Columbus Blue Jackets 7-2 Colorado Avalanche: Coyle Leads a Stunning Rout

Columbus delivered the most emphatic victory of Tuesday’s schedule, overwhelming Colorado 7-2.

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The highest-scoring matchup was Dallas’ 6-5 victory against Washington, while Columbus produced the largest winning margin by defeating Colorado 7-2.

Statistical note: The final scoreboards total 76 goals, but New Jersey’s shootout victory contributes one additional goal to its displayed final score. Excluding that shootout adjustment, 75 goals were scored during regulation and overtime, averaging approximately 6.82 per game.

For the preceding night’s results and the teams’ entering form, see The Sports Encounter’s November 2 NHL roundup.

Winnipeg Jets 5-4 Montreal Canadiens: Four Goals in 2:07 Produce an Unbelievable Escape

For more than 57 minutes at the Bell Centre, Winnipeg appeared destined for another miserable defeat.

The Jets arrived in Montreal on a nine-game winless streak, having been shut out 7-0 by Carolina the previous night. Montreal, meanwhile, had won five consecutive games.

Everything initially followed that pattern.

Owen Beck and Josh Anderson gave the Canadiens a 2-0 first-period lead. Cole Caufield then scored two power-play goals, extending the advantage to 4-0 just 46 seconds into the third period.

With fewer than three minutes remaining, the home supporters could reasonably expect another comfortable victory.

Instead, the contest changed at astonishing speed.

How Winnipeg Erased Four Goals Before Regulation Ended

Tyrel Bauer scored his first NHL goal with 2:39 remaining after a fortunate bounce off the boards created an opportunity.

Morgan Barron scored 42 seconds later, reducing the deficit to 4-2.

Kyle Connor then struck twice with Winnipeg’s goaltender pulled for an extra attacker. His first goal arrived with exactly one minute remaining.

Connor’s second went in with 32 seconds left, completing the recovery.

Winnipeg’s four regulation goals came in approximately two minutes and seven seconds, after the first was scored with 2:39 remaining and the tying goal arrived with 32 seconds left.

The NHL identified it as the latest four-goal comeback in league history, an extraordinary distinction for a team that had entered the night struggling to win.

Dylan Samberg Completes the Comeback in Overtime

Winnipeg still needed a winner after surviving regulation.

At 3:30 of overtime, Gabriel Vilardi recovered possession near the boards. Adam Lowry moved the puck to Samberg, who finished from the right circle.

It completed five unanswered goals and ended Winnipeg’s nine-game winless run.

Montreal goaltender Jacob Fowler made 42 saves, yet the Canadiens still surrendered a four-goal lead. Stuart Skinner stopped 18 shots for Winnipeg.

The result also offered a reminder of how dramatically the Jets’ season has changed since the departure of Connor Hellebuyck, whose trade situation was examined in our earlier analysis of Winnipeg’s goaltending future.

Official scoring details are available in the NHL’s Winnipeg-Montreal match recap.

Dallas Stars 6-5 Washington Capitals: Robertson Scores Three Goals in 5:20

Jason Robertson appeared to have settled the contest in Washington before the second period was six minutes old.

The Dallas forward scored three consecutive goals in five minutes and 20 seconds, completing a natural hat trick and helping his team establish a 4-0 lead.

Robertson finished with four points, recording three goals and an assist.

His scoring sequence began with a power-play goal just 23 seconds into the second period. He struck again at 3:18 before completing the hat trick at 5:43.

It was the seventh hat trick of his NHL career.

Dallas eventually extended its advantage to 5-1, but Washington refused to surrender.

Washington Turned a Rout Into a One-Goal Finish

Jordan Kyrou scored and contributed two assists, while Jacob Chychrun, Ryan Leonard and other Capitals helped narrow the deficit.

Washington scored three times in the second period and twice in the third, forcing Dallas to protect its advantage until the final seconds.

Roope Hintz added a goal and two assists, and Jake Oettinger made 20 saves.

Logan Thompson was removed from Washington’s net after allowing four goals on 11 shots. Charlie Lindgren completed the game in relief.

The result was particularly revealing because Dallas could not transform a commanding early lead into a comfortable finish.

Mikko Rantanen Reaches 800 NHL Points

Rantanen’s goal also delivered a major individual milestone.

He reached 800 NHL regular-season points, becoming the fourth Finnish player to achieve that total after Teemu Selanne, Jari Kurri and Saku Koivu.

His milestone added historical significance to a night already dominated by Robertson’s finishing.

Dallas’ attacking production provides another chapter in a season affected by changing roster circumstances. The Sports Encounter previously reported on the Stars’ decision to add veteran David Perron amid injury concerns.

One new issue emerged Tuesday when defenseman Miro Heiskanen left the game with an upper-body injury. His future availability requires a subsequent official update.

See the official Dallas-Washington NHL recap for the complete scoring chronology.

Anaheim Ducks 5-4 Vancouver Canucks: Cutter Gauthier Makes Franchise History

Cutter Gauthier delivered another remarkable individual performance in Vancouver, scoring his second consecutive hat trick as Anaheim held off the Canucks.

The achievement made him the first player in Ducks franchise history to record hat tricks in back-to-back games.

Even more strikingly, Gauthier has scored eight goals across his past three appearances after going nine games without a goal.

His sudden scoring surge has transformed Anaheim’s attacking production.

Beckett Sennecke Supplies Four Assists

Gauthier was not Anaheim’s only outstanding performer.

Beckett Sennecke recorded a career-high four assists, repeatedly creating openings for his teammates.

Mikael Granlund added a goal and two assists, while Leo Carlsson scored short-handed.

Gauthier completed his hat trick early in the third period, establishing a 5-2 lead.

Vancouver responded through Jake DeBrusk, who scored twice in the final period, but Anaheim protected its advantage.

Anaheim’s Power Play Converts 10 of 12 Chances Across Three Games

The Ducks went 3-for-3 on the power play Tuesday.

Across their past three contests, Anaheim has scored ten power-play goals from 12 opportunities.

That represents an exceptional short-term conversion rate of approximately 83.3%.

The sample is small, and it would be unreasonable to expect that percentage to continue throughout a full season. Nevertheless, the efficiency explains much of Anaheim’s recent scoring surge.

Six of Gauthier’s eight goals across his past three games have come on the power play.

Anaheim’s recent momentum was also covered in The Sports Encounter’s November 1 NHL results report.

The Ducks’ official November 3 recap confirms the franchise record and individual performances.

Columbus Blue Jackets 7-2 Colorado Avalanche: Coyle Leads a Stunning Rout

Columbus delivered the most emphatic victory of Tuesday’s schedule, overwhelming Colorado 7-2.

Charlie Coyle scored twice and finished with four points, equaling his NHL career high.

Mathieu Olivier contributed a goal and two assists, while Cole Sillinger and Valeri Nichushkin each recorded a goal and an assist.

The Blue Jackets took control immediately, with Olivier scoring after just 28 seconds.

Ivan Provorov doubled the lead before Cale Makar reduced the deficit.

Then came the decisive second period.

Four Goals in 8:23 Destroy Colorado’s Chances

Columbus scored four goals between 4:19 and 12:42 of the second period.

Jake Christiansen, Sillinger, Coyle and Nichushkin all found the net.

Colorado starter Scott Wedgewood was withdrawn after allowing four goals on nine shots.

Nichushkin’s goal carried additional personal significance because he was facing the Avalanche for the first time since being traded to Columbus in June.

Coyle completed the scoring in the third period.

Colorado had won three consecutive games before Tuesday, making the size of the defeat particularly striking.

It also illustrates a point raised in our analysis of NHL goal differential and early-season standings: a team’s overall record can conceal periods of defensive vulnerability.

One defeat does not invalidate Colorado’s previous performances, but conceding seven goals creates an obvious question about defensive execution and goaltending support.

New Jersey Devils 4-3 Edmonton Oilers (SO): Hughes Scores Twice, McDavid’s Record Continues

Jack Hughes scored twice and recorded an assist as New Jersey defeated Edmonton in a shootout.

The Devils received an important contribution from Connor Hellebuyck, who made his first home start since arriving from Winnipeg in an October trade.

Hellebuyck stopped 18 shots before New Jersey won the shootout.

Arseny Gritsyuk scored the decisive goal in the fourth round, and Hellebuyck then stopped Kasperi Kapanen to secure the result.

New Jersey’s victory ended Edmonton’s three-game winning streak.

McDavid Extends His NHL-Record Assist Streak to 16 Games

Connor McDavid assisted on Leon Draisaitl’s third-period power-play goal to extend his season-opening assist streak to 16 consecutive games.

The Oilers captain reached 40 points, including nine goals and 31 assists, through the team’s first 16 games.

That placed him among a small group of NHL players to reach 40 points within 16 games of a season.

However, McDavid’s individual achievement could not secure the extra standings point available for winning the shootout.

Edmonton had goals from Evan Bouchard, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Draisaitl, while Tristan Jarry made 31 saves.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Sets Oilers Franchise Appearance Record

Nugent-Hopkins played his 1,038th regular-season game for Edmonton, passing Kevin Lowe to become the franchise’s all-time leader in games played.

His milestone adds another layer to an Oilers season already defined by McDavid’s remarkable production.

There was also a personnel concern for Edmonton, with Isaac Howard unavailable following a knee injury. The Sports Encounter’s report on Howard’s injury and its implications explains the team’s forward-depth situation.

The match provided an immediate test of the issues discussed in our November 3 NHL preview, particularly Edmonton’s scoring streak and the evening’s 11-game schedule.

Nashville Predators 4-1 Carolina Hurricanes: Josi and Saros End Winning Run

Nashville produced one of Tuesday’s most significant results by defeating Carolina 4-1.

Roman Josi and Ross Colton each finished with a goal and an assist, while Juuse Saros made 29 saves.

Nick Perbix opened the scoring, and Josi extended Nashville’s lead in the second period.

Jackson Blake responded for Carolina, but Adam Edstrom restored the two-goal margin before Colton scored into an empty net.

Forsberg’s Fifth Straight Multipoint Game Creates Franchise Milestone

Filip Forsberg supplied two assists to register a fifth consecutive multipoint game.

That matched Josi’s franchise record established during the 2021-22 season.

The result ended Carolina’s four-game winning streak and handed goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov his first loss of the season after ten consecutive winning starts.

Carolina entered the game with one of the NHL’s strongest early records, making Nashville’s victory an important statement.

For Nashville, the result also provided an encouraging start to Shane Wright’s time with the team following his trade from Seattle.

Tuesday’s setback shows why even strong teams need to manage difficult stretches against determined opponents. Nashville’s performance demonstrated how disciplined defending, reliable goaltending and efficient finishing can disrupt a team arriving with considerable momentum.

Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 Detroit Red Wings: Brayden Point Scores Twice

Brayden Point scored twice as Tampa Bay protected its unbeaten home record with a 4-2 victory against Detroit.

Point scored both goals during the first period, with Nikita Kucherov providing an assist on each.

Anthony Cirelli extended the lead to 3-0 before Lucas Raymond and J.T. Compher brought Detroit back into contention.

Ryan McDonagh scored into an empty net with one second remaining.

Andrei Vasilevskiy made 19 saves.

The victory improved Tampa Bay’s home record to 7-0-0, highlighting the team’s ability to convert its own building into an early-season advantage.

Detroit faced an additional complication when starting goaltender John Gibson left after the first period with an upper-body injury.

Daniil Tarasov entered in relief, but the Red Wings could not complete their comeback.

Detroit had defeated Florida 5-3 the previous night, meaning the team was playing on consecutive days.

The result adds context to the Red Wings’ evolving roster, previously examined in our analysis of Alex DeBrincat’s long-term Detroit contract.

Minnesota Wild 4-2 Philadelphia Flyers: Boldy Keeps the Road Surge Going

Matt Boldy scored once and recorded an assist as Minnesota defeated Philadelphia 4-2.

The Wild took control with two first-period goals separated by just 31 seconds.

Boldy opened the scoring, and Michael McCarron quickly doubled the lead.

Joel Eriksson Ek made it 3-0 early in the second period before Philadelphia responded through Tyson Foerster and Denver Barkey.

Danila Yurov finished the game with an empty-net goal.

Jesper Wallstedt made 23 saves for Minnesota.

The victory extended Minnesota’s point streak to six games and delivered its fifth consecutive road win.

For Philadelphia, the result reinforced the cost of poor starts. The Flyers improved after falling behind by three but were unable to complete the recovery.

It was another example of how early momentum influences the scoring margins examined in our recent NHL analysis of high-scoring performances and late-game drama.

Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 Pittsburgh Penguins: Hertl Strikes With 35 Seconds Left

Tomas Hertl scored twice, including the winning goal with 35 seconds remaining, as Vegas defeated Pittsburgh 3-2.

The Golden Knights led 1-0 through Hertl’s first-period power-play goal.

Pittsburgh responded in the third period, with Tommy Novak equalizing and Rickard Rakell putting the Penguins ahead.

Trevor Connelly then tied the game before Hertl delivered the decisive goal on another power play.

Jack Eichel provided two assists, and Adin Hill made 23 saves.

The victory was important for Vegas after a difficult stretch that included five defeats in six games.

For Pittsburgh, the loss extended its winless run to three games.

One notable sequence came late in the third period when Pittsburgh failed to register a shot during an extended five-on-three advantage.

Vegas then took advantage of a subsequent power-play opportunity, with Hertl deciding the contest.

The contrast provides an unusually clear example of how special-teams execution can determine a one-goal game.

New York Rangers 3-1 St. Louis Blues: Garand Stops 32 Shots to End Four-Game Skid

Dylan Garand made 32 saves as the Rangers defeated St. Louis 3-1 at Madison Square Garden.

Adam Fox opened the scoring in the second period, and Oliver Bjorkstrand doubled the advantage during the third.

Eeli Tolvanen added an empty-net goal before Pius Suter scored St. Louis’ only goal in the final minute.

The victory ended New York’s four-game losing streak.

Garand has been handling substantial goaltending responsibilities since Igor Shesterkin suffered a season-ending injury in October.

His performance was particularly important because the Rangers successfully defended all five full St. Louis power-play opportunities.

The penalty kill protected New York’s lead while Garand handled the pressure generated by the Blues.

The Rangers’ changing personnel situation provides context for our earlier coverage of New York’s roster construction and Eeli Tolvanen’s arrival.

Utah Mammoth 3-2 Toronto Maple Leafs: Schmaltz Punishes Toronto’s Penalty Kill

Nick Schmaltz scored a third-period power-play goal to give Utah a 3-2 victory over Toronto.

Clayton Keller recorded three assists, while Dylan Guenther and Andrew Peeke also scored for the Mammoth.

Jack Roslovic scored both Toronto goals, and Auston Matthews assisted on each.

Roslovic’s performance extended his point streak to seven games, the longest of his NHL career.

Toronto twice recovered from a one-goal deficit but could not produce a third response after Schmaltz scored at 13:12 of the final period.

Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 33 shots for Toronto, while Utah’s Sebastian Cossa made 27 saves.

The loss highlighted Toronto’s continuing penalty-killing concerns. The Maple Leafs conceded power-play goals for a fifth consecutive game, with Utah converting twice.

The Sports Encounter’s report on Toronto’s earlier victory against the Rangers provides useful context for the team’s recent defensive results.

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Who Were the Best NHL Players on November 3?

Several players delivered individual performances that changed the outcome of their games.

The strongest candidates for the evening’s standout honor include Robertson, Gauthier, Coyle and Connor, although their contributions cannot be compared using goals alone.

Robertson and Gauthier were the evening’s leading individual goal scorers, while Connor’s performance carried unusual dramatic value because of its timing.

Coyle’s four points were especially notable because they helped Columbus defeat a Colorado team arriving on a three-game winning streak.

What Do Tuesday’s Results Reveal About NHL Momentum and Defensive Weaknesses?

The November 3 results offer contrasting evidence about how teams are handling the opening months of the season.

Carolina arrived in Nashville with 12 victories from its first 16 games but could not extend its winning streak.

Colorado followed three consecutive victories with a five-goal defeat.

Montreal appeared certain to win its sixth straight game before suffering a historic late collapse.

Meanwhile, Winnipeg and the Rangers ended losing streaks, demonstrating how one result can change the immediate narrative surrounding a struggling team.

Five Team Trends That Changed on Tuesday

The comparison illustrates why a single night’s scores should be read alongside the performance trends that preceded them.

One convincing result does not establish a permanent improvement, and one heavy defeat does not invalidate an otherwise productive opening month.

The Statistical Story: 76 Scoreboard Goals Across 11 NHL Games

Tuesday’s scorelines provide several useful comparisons.

Dallas and Washington combined for 11 goals, making their matchup the highest-scoring contest of the night.

Winnipeg-Montreal, Columbus-Colorado and Anaheim-Vancouver each produced nine scoreboard goals.

Six of the 11 games were decided by one goal when the final shootout result is included.

One game went to overtime, another to a shootout, and the remaining nine finished in regulation.

Most importantly, not every goal in the final score should be treated as a goal scored during gameplay.

Tuesday’s NHL Scoring Breakdown

The numbers offer two conclusions.

First, Tuesday produced an unusually rich combination of individual scoring performances and dramatic team results.

Second, the largest stories were not necessarily the games with the most goals. Winnipeg’s final-minute comeback was more dramatic than several higher-scoring contests because of the timing and circumstances of its recovery.

What Should NHL Fans Watch After November 3?

The next round of games will test whether Tuesday’s results represent lasting changes or temporary interruptions in broader trends.

Winnipeg must demonstrate that its late comeback can produce more consistent performances over complete games.

Montreal faces the challenge of responding after surrendering a seemingly unassailable lead.

Dallas will look to build on Robertson’s production while monitoring Heiskanen’s injury.

Carolina and Colorado must recover from losses that interrupted winning streaks.

Anaheim, meanwhile, will try to sustain Gauthier’s extraordinary scoring form and the power-play efficiency that has helped transform its recent results.

The night also underlined the extraordinary early-season pace of McDavid, whose 16-game assist streak continues even after Edmonton failed to secure the shootout victory.

Those developments will influence the wider race for standings points as November progresses.

November 3 NHL Results: The Night That Refused to End Normally

Tuesday’s schedule provided almost every kind of NHL drama.

There were two hat tricks, historic milestones, a seven-goal victory, late game-winners, injuries, a shootout and one of the most astonishing comebacks in recent league history.

Robertson’s natural hat trick demonstrated how quickly an elite scorer can take control of a game.

Gauthier’s consecutive hat tricks revealed the extraordinary form he has found after a slow scoring start.

Coyle’s four points helped Columbus overwhelm Colorado, while Point and Hertl delivered decisive performances for Tampa Bay and Vegas.

Yet the defining image remains Winnipeg’s rally at the Bell Centre.

Down 4-0 with less than three minutes remaining, the Jets had every reason to expect another defeat.

Instead, they scored four times before the final horn and completed the victory in overtime.

For Montreal, it was an extraordinary collapse. For Winnipeg, it was a victory capable of changing the immediate mood surrounding a difficult season.

Across 11 games and 75 on-ice goals, that was the night’s clearest reminder of why no NHL result is final until the clock has stopped.

NHL November 3, 2026: Frequently Asked Questions

How many NHL games were played Tuesday, November 3, 2026?

Eleven NHL games were completed, including one overtime contest and one shootout.

How many goals were scored in the NHL on November 3?

The final scoreboards combined for 76 goals. Excluding the shootout-deciding goal adjustment in New Jersey’s victory, 75 goals were scored during regulation and overtime.

How did the Winnipeg Jets beat Montreal after trailing 4-0?

Winnipeg scored four goals during the final 2:39 of regulation through Tyrel Bauer, Morgan Barron and two goals from Kyle Connor. Dylan Samberg then scored the overtime winner.

Who scored a hat trick for Dallas against Washington?

Jason Robertson recorded a natural hat trick in the second period, scoring three times in five minutes and 20 seconds. He also collected an assist.

Did Cutter Gauthier score another hat trick?

Yes. Gauthier scored three times against Vancouver, becoming the first Anaheim Ducks player to record hat tricks in consecutive games.

What was the highest-scoring NHL game on November 3?

Dallas defeated Washington 6-5, with the teams combining for 11 goals.

Who won the Oilers vs Devils game?

New Jersey defeated Edmonton 4-3 in a shootout. Arseny Gritsyuk scored the decisive fourth-round shootout goal.

Did Connor McDavid extend his record streak?

Yes. McDavid recorded an assist against New Jersey, extending his NHL-record season-opening assist streak to 16 games.

Who ended Carolina’s winning streak?

The Nashville Predators defeated Carolina 4-1, ending the Hurricanes’ four-game winning streak.

What was the biggest NHL victory on November 3?

Columbus beat Colorado 7-2, a five-goal margin. Charlie Coyle finished with four points.

Which goaltender made the most saves in the Jets-Canadiens game?

Montreal’s Jacob Fowler made 42 saves despite the Canadiens’ 5-4 overtime defeat.

Did any team record a shutout on November 3?

No. All 22 teams involved in Tuesday’s 11 games scored at least one goal.