Winnipeg Jets pulled off the upset to defeat Montreal Canadiens. Winnipeg Jets entered the game as the underdog, with a 42% chance to win before the game started.
From the outset, Winnipeg Jets refused to go away, chipping away at Montreal Canadiens's lead until Winnipeg Jets took their first lead during the middle stretches of the game. Montreal Canadiens never recovered after losing the lead, and by the time the game ended, Winnipeg Jets had earned the upset.