Sheffield Wednesday threatened to record only their second victory of the season after taking the lead against Millwall before their promotion-chasing opponents hit back to win 2-1.
Having not scored a goal since Boxing Day, there was a mixture of relief and jubilation among the home supporters when Jamal Lowe scored in the 60th minute to put Wednesday ahead.
However, the joy was short-lived as Millwall scored two goals in two minutes after Cole McGhee put into his own goal and Macaulay Langstaff's winner earned all three points.
Millwall included former Wednesday skipper Barry Bannan in their line-up and, such is his standing at Hillsborough, home supporters chanted his name and applauded in the 11th minute. The veteran midfielder joined the Lions after making more than 450 appearances during a decade with Owls.
The first chance of the match fell to Millwall's Tristan Crama, whose effort was held by goalkeeper Murphy Cooper.
Caleb Taylor also threatened for the visitors, putting his header over from a good position following a corner from Alfie Doughty, while Josh Coburn later headed wide.
Wednesday never seriously troubled the Millwall defence during the first 45 minutes, occasionally threatening on the break but lacking any real potency in the final third.
Olaf Kobacki had a great opportunity to score for the hosts early in the second half, getting the better of Taylor inside the area before firing into the side-netting.
McGhee then had a shot on target from the edge of the area, which was comfortably saved by Max Crocombe, to give the home support some hope.
Boosted by the improved showing after the break, the Owls' lengthy goal drought was finally ended on the hour-mark when Crocombe failed to hold a low drive from Charlie McNeill and Lowe pounced on the loose ball, turning it into the net from close range.
Taylor appealed for a penalty after going down under a challenge inside the area, but succeeded only in being shown a yellow card by referee Ed Duckworth.
Millwall drew level in the 72nd minute when the home defence failed to deal effectively with an attack and McGhee turned the ball into his own net.
Substitute Langstaff struck the winner two minutes later, finding the net with a near-post finish following a low cross from Femi Azeez.
The result means Wednesday will be relegated by local rivals Sheffield United if they look the Steel derby next Sunday, while Millwall's three-point haul strengthens their bid for promotion in third.