Breaking down the Winnipeg Jets’ 2024-25 schedule – Hockey Writers – Winnipeg Jets

The 2024-25 NHL regular season schedule drops on July 2 and there is no shortage of intrigue and interest in the slate of games the Winnipeg Jets will play as they try to replicate their regular season success from last season.

here. we will go into the schedule and its most notable items.

Jets Open Season Against Stanley Cup Finalist Oilers, Home Open Against Bedard and Blackhawks

The Jets open their season on the road on Oct. 9 against Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers, who came within one goal of winning the 2024 Stanley Cup. Then they return to Canada Life Center for their home opener on Oct. 11 against Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks, the first in a four-game homestand.

Jets to Enjoy Extended Homestand to Start 2025, Whirlwind Road Trip in November

The Jets will try to take advantage of home cooking to enter the new year. Their first eight games of 2025, starting Jan. 2. to Jan. 18, representing the longest home streak of the season.

Their longest streak is six games since Nov. 22 although Dec. 1. A turn that will take them through three time zones and a total of four time zone changes as they move from the Eastern Time Zone in Pittsburgh, to the Central Time Zone. in Nashville and Minnesota, in the Pacific Time Zone in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, and back to Central in Dallas.

Jets Face Central Division Opponents 26 Times

The Jets will face Central Division opponents 26 more times this season, facing the Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues, and the Utah Hockey Club four times each and the Blackhawks and Minnesota Wild three times each.

The Jets were dominant against their divisional counterparts last season, posting an impressive 20-5-1 record.

Jets Have Eight Back to Backs

The Jets have eight players back this season. Four are on the road (Nov. 22 and 23, Dec. 17 and 18, Feb. 26 and 27, and March 6 and 7) and three of them are split between home and away (Dec. 7 and 8, Dec. 30 and 31, and April 12 and 13) and only one at home (Jan. 10 vs. Los Angeles Kings and Jan. 11 vs. Avalanche.)

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Jets Busy December

The Jets will be busy with Santa Claus and his team in December as they will play 15 games, eight at home and seven away. They have two days off in a row until Dec. 23, after which they will have a four-day Christmas break before resuming on Dec. 28.

Jets Extend February Break For 4-Nations

The Jets will go from the 8th to the 21st in the first 4 Nations Face-Off Tournament, which will replace the NHL All-Star Game. The Face-Off will see the best players from Canada, the US, Finland, and Sweden compete in Boston and Montreal.

Jets players who may be part of the celebrations are Kyle Connor, Connor Hellebuyck, Josh Morrissey, and Mark Scheifele.

The Jets will hope to be in a good position heading into the offseason under new coach Scott Arniel. The stretch run will really get longer after the Face-Off game ends, with 26 games between Feb. 22 and April 16. Seven are so-called “four-point games” against their Divisional rivals that could be crucial in the championship.

Jets Have 15 Canadian Controversies

The Jets have 15 “one-hit” games this season, eight at home and seven on the road. They host the Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks twice and every other Canadian team once.

Notable Matches to Watch

Some notable matches to mark on your calendar include:

• An all-electric home game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Oct. 28
• Utah Hockey Club visits Winnipeg for the first time on Nov. 5
• Home game between Paul Maurice and the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers on November 19
• Sean Monahan’s return to Winnipeg with the Columbus Blue Jackets on Dec. 8
• Brenden Dillion returns to Winnipeg with the New Jersey Devils on March 28
• The final home game of the season is April 16 against the Anaheim Ducks

What do you think of the Jets’ 2024-25 schedule? What games are you looking forward to? Comment below!