ST. PAUL – This time, the second-period woes didn’t come back to haunt the Winnipeg Jets.

Despite allowing a 2-0 lead to evaporate by giving up three consecutive goals, the Jets got the equalizer from Nino Niederreiter in the third period before Kyle Connor ensured the extra point by scoring 46 seconds into overtime to secure the 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday at Grand Casino Arena.

“He’s as good as it gets, right? He’s unbelievable the way he shoots the puck and the way he does the little things,” said Niederreiter. “It’s pretty remarkable to watch.”

Out with Mark Scheifele and Josh Morrissey, Connor did what he does best after getting the puck after a smooth zone entry, burying a wrister for his fifth goal of the campaign and the 61st game-winning goal of his career.

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