At the jaws of defeat, Cole Perfetti scores Jets goal with 3 seconds left, sending Winnipeg whiteout into a frenzy [WATCH]

The Winnipeg Jets are renowned for having one of the loudest crowds in the NHL, famously known for their Whiteout tradition during the playoffs. Fans rally behind the Jets, donning all-white clothing to create a sea of support.

On Sunday, during Game 7 against the St. Louis Blues, with the Jets facing elimination, Cole Perfetti emerged as Winnipeg's savior, scoring with just three seconds remaining to tie the game and force overtime.

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The Winnipeg Whiteout went into a frenzy, with fans erupting in celebration both inside Canada Life Centre and outside the arena.

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The Winnipeg Jets' iconic Whiteout tradition dates back to 1987, when fans of the original Jets were encouraged to wear white at home playoff games.

Winnipeg Jets advance after defeating St. Louis Blues in double OT

On Sunday, the Jets advanced to Round 2 after defeating the St. Louis Blues 4-3 in double overtime. It marked the first double overtime period in this year's playoffs.

Jordan Kyrou opened the scoring for the Blues just 1:18 into the first period before Mathieu Joseph doubled the Blues' lead before heading into the second period.

The Jets got one on the board after Cole Perfetti's power-play goal at 11:41 cut the deficit to 2-1. However, the Blues restored their two-goal advantage through Radek Faksa at 19:25.

The Winnipeg Jets bounced back in the final two minutes of the third period. Vladislav Namestnikov scored at 18:04 to cut the deficit to 3-2 before Perfetti netted a tip-in goal at 19:57 to tie the game for the Jets and force overtime.

Adam Lowry then scored the winner for the Jets at 16:10 into double overtime. The Jets will be up against the Dallas Stars in the second round of the playoffs. The Stars advanced after defeating the Colorado Avalanche in Game 7 on Saturday.

Also Read: What is the Winnipeg Jets Whiteout? Looking at one of the oldest hockey playoff traditions

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Abhishek is an NHL writer at Sportskeeda with over 2 years of sports reporting experience and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Delhi. He became a fan of ice hockey after watching NHL fight videos on YouTube, which led to him professionally writing about the sport and his continued interest in all things hockey.

A fan of the Boston Bruins, Abhishek considers their incredible comeback win against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 2013 playoffs as the most iconic moment in the NHL. His admiration for the six-time Stanley Cup winners also comes from the team’s storied history, distinctive black and gold uniform and their success in the sport. His all-time favorite NHL players are Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid, for their ability to perform at the highest level consistently.

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