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Jets Activate Connor Hellebuyck

The Winnipeg Jets will get an MVP-boost to Saturday’s match against the Washington Capitals. Reigning Hart Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck was activated off of injured reserve just in time for Hellebuyck to take on the starting role.

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Jets activate Connor Hellebuyck from injured reserve, gets start against Capitals

The Winnipeg Jets is getting Connor Hellebuyck back sooner than expected, as he was activated from injured reserve on Saturday. Hellebuyck has been confirmed for the Jets’ Saturday night game against the Washington Capitals at 6 p.m.

Connor Hellebuyck News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 13

Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck could return to lineup vs. Capitals

The Winnipeg Jets have been without star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck for several weeks after he underwent surgery to repair his knee. However, it appears his return from injury is on the horizon, as it sounds like there is a chance he could play on Saturday against the Washington Capitals.

Jonathan Toews News / The Hockey Writers / December 13

Jonathan Toews’ Return Has Become a Costly Miscalculation for the Winnipeg Jets

When the Winnipeg Jets signed Jonathan Toews last summer, it felt like a rare win-win, except maybe for the budget. It hit all the right notes: emotional, local, symbolic.

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The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

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NHL News / Field Level Media / December 12

Slumping Jets look to reverse lengthy slide vs. surging Capitals

The Winnipeg Jets are trying to reverse what has been a nearly month-long slide, and that task won't get any easier when they host the Washington Capitals on Saturday night.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 12

4 Jets Olympic candidates not named Connor Hellebuyck

The Winnipeg Jets finish a home stand with the Washington Capitals and Ottawa Senators coming up. When they play Ottawa on Prime Monday Night Hockey, they’ll be back in front of Canada’s audience without their best player.

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / December 11

How will the Jets approach the trade deadline amid struggles?

The Winnipeg Jets are far from the team that won the President’s Trophy last season.

The 25 most memorable Stanley Cup-clinching moments

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Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / December 11

NHL looking into consolidating Jets' franchise records

There’s a chance that the NHL may be giving the Winnipeg Jets the franchise records of the original Jets.

The 25 most memorable Stanley Cup-clinching moments

The 'NHL goalies with 40 wins in a single season' quiz

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / December 10

Jets Looking Like an Inevitable 2026 NHL Lottery Draft Team

The Winnipeg Jets are in total free fall and look destined for the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery. Should they even bother to try and pull the parachute cord? Winnipeg’s hockey team is even more woeful than its weather.

Jonathan Toews News / NHL Trade Talk / December 8

Jonathan Toews’ Winnipeg Jets Homecoming Has Hit a Rough Patch

After more than two years out of hockey, Chicago Blackhawks legend Jonathan Toews joined a new team for the first time in his NHL career this summer. It

Thomas Milic News / NHL Trade Talk / December 8

Jets’ Rookie Thomas Milic’s Crash Course in NHL Life

Young Winnipeg Jets’ goalie Thomas Milic? What a season. If you’re a Jets fan trying to figure him out, you’re not alone. The poor kid didn’t sign up for this kind of baptism by fire.

Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 8

Jets recall Domenic DiVincentiis, reassign Thomas Milic

The Winnipeg Jets have swapped backup goaltenders. Winnipeg announced they have recalled Domenic DiVincentiis and reassigned Thomas Milic to the AHL’s Manitoba Moose.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / December 7

Winnipeg Jets Coach Assigns Blame After 6-2 Loss to Oilers

The Winnipeg Jets fell 6–2 to the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, and head coach Scott Arniel did not shy away from assigning responsibility. The Oilers overwhelmed Winnipeg early with four first-period goals from Ryan Nugent Hopkins, Leon Draisaitl, Matt Savoie, and Evan Bouchard.

Winnipeg Jets News / Breakaway on SI / December 7

Two Key Differences Crushing Jets Season

The Winnipeg Jets lost to the Edmonton Oilers 6-2 in a recent contest, being utterly embarrassed in the process. The loss dropped them six points back of one of the top three spots in the Central Division and two points behind the pace for the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference.

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Kyle Connor News / Breakaway on SI / December 6

Jets’ Kyle Connor on Red Hot Stretch

The former President's Trophy winners in the Winnipeg Jets have not had a great start to their year as they sit in six place in the Central Division with a record of 13-12-1 with 27 points, but one of their star forwards is doing everything he can to try and get his team out of the basement and back into the playoffs.

Winnipeg Jets News / Field Level Media / December 5

Eric Comrie (34 saves) guides Jets to win over Sabres

Eric Comrie made 34 saves to help the Winnipeg Jets to a 4-1 win against the visiting Buffalo Sabres on Friday. Kyle Connor, Tanner Pearson and Cole Koepke scored for the Jets, who won for just the second time in their past eight games.

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / December 4

NHL Accidentally Releases That Habs and Jets Will Play A Heritage Classic in Winnipeg

On Thursday afternoon, the NHL accidentally revealed on their website that the Winnipeg Jets will be hosting the Montreal Canadiens in a Heritage Classic game on Sunday, October 25th, 2026.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Sick Podcast / December 3

Can The Habs Bounce Back Against the Jets Tonight?

After a very disappointing performance on Tuesday night, the Montreal Canadiens (13-9-3) are playing their second game in back-to-back nights as they take on the Winnipeg Jets (13-12-0) at 7:30 p.m.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 3

Skidding Jets chase tighter defensive performance vs. Canadiens

The Winnipeg Jets and host Montreal Canadiens are both coming off defensive letdowns as they head into Wednesday's game against each other. After snapping a four-game skid with a 5-2 victory on Saturday in Nashville, the Jets took a step back Monday in a 5-1 loss to Buffalo.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / December 2

Jets’ Embarrassing Loss in Buffalo a Direct Result of Stubbornness to Make Changes

The Winnipeg Jets dropped their Monday night contest to the Buffalo Sabres 5-1 in an effort that felt like pre-Rick Bowness era levels of embarrassing.

Adam Lowry News / NHL Trade Talk / November 19

Jets Sign Adam Lowry to 5-Year Contract Extension

Adam Lowry and the Winnipeg Jets finalized a contract extension on Wednesday night. The team confirmed in a statement that the forward has signed a five-year extension.