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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. 

Avalanche in Control of Series Against the Jets Going into Game 3
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With the first two games of their first-round series in the books, the Colorado Avalanche and the Winnipeg Jets head to Denver with one win apiece, and the Avalanche wresting away home-ice advantage for the remainder of the series. The Jets took Game 1, 7-6, despite being out-shot (46-23) and out-chanced (17-9 in high-danger looks) by significant margins. They had a commanding 7-4 lead before the Avalanche scored two goals in the final eight minutes to bridge the gap, though they ultimately fell short. Game 2 was a more tightly-contested affair despite the final score. The Avalanche scored four goals…

Avalanche Are Good Enough to Win Without Quality Goaltending
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The Colorado Avalanche were the laughingstock of the hockey world as they fell to the Winnipeg Jets by a score of 7-6 in their opening game of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Goaltender Alexandar Georgiev conceded seven goals on just 23 shots, equating to a miserable .696 save percentage (SV%). This also marked the first game all season long that Jets netminder Connor Hellebuyck allowed six goals, yet somehow his team still managed to jump out to a 1-0 series lead in front of the picturesque Winnipeg White-Out. Georgiev rebounded for Game 2, as he stopped 28 of 30 in…

3 Takeaways From Jets’ 5-2 Loss Against Avalanche
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The Winnipeg Jets’ first-round series against the Colorado Avalanche took a turn on Tuesday night, as the Avalanche walked out of Canada Life Centre with a 5-2 win and home-ice advantage in their favour. There was plenty of intrigue packed into the second game of the series as we look ahead to Game 3. Here are three takeaways from Game 2, with a few notes to watch for going forward in this best-of-seven. The Jets Won’t Win the Series with the Second-Best Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is the runaway favourite to win the Vezina Trophy for the NHL’s best goalie during…

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Projected Lineups for the Avalanche vs Jets – Game 2
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The Colorado Avalanche take on the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre tonight for Game 2 of their first-round series. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. Related: 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 1 Hub (3C) AVALANCHE at (2C) JETS Western Conference First Round, Game 2 9:30…

2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket
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Follow every game of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs with insightful opinions, highlights, and breaking news. Whether your favorite team is battling for the most coveted trophy in professional sports, or you are a fan looking to cheer on former players chasing their dream in another jersey, this is the…

 

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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.