Former Lightning Forward Has Big Game 7 Moment

Michael DeRosa

May 5, 2025

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Michael DeRosa

May 5, 2025

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Vladislav Namestnikov (© James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images)

The Winnipeg Jets saved their season with an impressive comeback double overtime win over the St. Louis Blues in Game 7. With just 2.2 seconds left in the third period, Jets forward Cole Perfetti tied the game up at 3-3 and forced overtime. From there, Jets captain Adam Lowry scored the double overtime winner, ending St. Louis' season. Former Tampa Bay Lightning forward Vladislav Namestnikov also played a significant role in the Jets' comeback win.

Namestnikov got the Jets' late rally going, as the former Lightning forward scored with 1:55 remaining in the third period. It was a nice goal, too, as the 32-year-old beat Blues goalie Jordan Binnington with an excellent wrist shot from the circle. This goal was massive for the Jets, giving them life and sparking their comeback.

With this clutch Game 7 goal for the Jets, Namestnikov extended his ongoing point streak to three games. Over that span, he has two goals and two assists, so he has undoubtedly been feeling it for the Jets.

Namestnikov was selected by the Lightning with the 27th overall pick of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. In 320 games over two stints and six seasons with the Lightning, he had 59 goals, 79 assists, 138 points, and a plus-22 rating.

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