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The current Winnipeg Jets originate back to the Atlanta Thrashers, which joined the league during the 1999 Expansion. The Thrashers struggled during their existence with only one postseason appearance in 12 seasons. Following the 2010-11 season, they relocated to Winnipeg to bring back the Jets franchise name. The Jets have had moderate success since relocating with six postseason appearances in 12 seasons. 

3 Teams for Flames Fans to Root For in Stanley Cup Playoffs
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The Calgary Flames will not be partaking in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs and tomorrow’s game versus the San Jose Sharks will be their last of the season. This group battled hard throughout the entirety of 2023-24, but were unable to stay afloat in the playoff race following the departures of Chris Tanev and Noah Hanifin. Related: Flames’ Kuzmenko Has Gone From Trade Chip to Extension Candidate It marks the second straight season the Flames have failed to make the playoffs, which is disappointing to its loyal fanbase. That doesn’t mean the postseason can’t be exciting, however, as there are…

Where the Western Conference Playoff Matchups Stand Right Now
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While the Eastern Conference matchups for the 2024 NHL playoffs are set, that is not the case for those teams in the Western Conference. Here is a look at where the playoffs stand in the Western Conference One Matchup is Set The Winnipeg Jets’ victory over the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday (April 16) clinched second place in the Central Division for the Jets and home-ice advantage in their first-round playoff series with the Colorado Avalanche while extending its winning streak to seven games. It will be the first time these two teams meet in the playoffs. The Avalanche will be…

Western Conference Playoff Teams: Who’s Hot & Who’s Not
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The NHL playoffs begin this weekend, and there will surely be some highly competitive battles in the first round in each conference. Every team wants to enter the postseason firing on all cylinders, but that’s rarely the case for everyone. Let’s look at who’s hot and who’s not entering the playoffs, starting with the Western Conference.  Winnipeg Jets: Scorching Hot There may not be a team in the NHL hotter than the Winnipeg Jets. They’re riding a seven-game winning streak, including a 7-0 beatdown of the Colorado Avalanche, who will be the Jets’ first-round opponent. As you may have guessed, goaltending…

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Projected Lineups for the Kraken vs Jets – 4/16/24
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The Seattle Kraken take on the Winnipeg Jets tonight at the Canada Life Centre. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. KRAKEN (33-34-13) at JETS (50-24-6) 8 p.m. ET; TSN3, ROOT-NW+ Kraken projected lineup Andre Burakovsky — Matty Beniers — Jordan Eberle Jaden Schwartz — Kailer…

Projected Lineups for the Jets vs Wild – 4/6/24
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The Winnipeg Jets take on the Minnesota Wild at Excel Energy Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. JETS (46-24-6) at WILD (36-30-9) 4 p.m. ET; BSWIX, BSN, TSN3 Jets projected lineup Nikolaj Ehlers — Mark Scheifele — Gabriel Vilardi Kyle Connor — Sean…

 

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Jets FAQ

What year were the Winnipeg Jets founded?

The current Winnipeg Jets originate back to the Atlanta Thrashers, which joined the league during the 1999 Expansion.

When did the Winnipeg Jets play their first game?

The Jets played their first game (as the Atlanta Thrashers) on Oct. 2, 1999, against the New Jersey Devils. They lost the game 4-1.

Who is the current head coach of the Winnipeg Jets?

Rick Bowness is the current head coach for the Winnipeg Jets.