After kicking off the NHL’s 2026-27 season well in their first 6 games, the Winnipeg Jets picked up 9 of the available 12 points as they rolled along without their former starting goaltender. Unfortunately, the last 4 contests haven’t gone as well as the True North’s offense sputtered and the defense floundered without injured top defenseman Josh Morrissey. As a result, the Jets will be entering action today at the Heritage Classic on a 4 game losing streak and will be facing a tough test in the form of the Montreal Canadiens.
Both Montreal & Winnipeg have had similar starts to the year, with only 1 point separating them in the league standings and currently sitting on the outside of the playoff picture. While that positioning may not be unexpected from a Jets’ team that finished with the 7th worst record last season, the Habs held the 6th best record in 2025-26 so their fans are likely disappointed by the beginning of the year.
The Canadiens (5-3-2) will be entering action on Sunday with 5 pts in their last 3 matches, playing a pair of overtime games against the Buffalo Sabres & San Jose Sharks before lighting up the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Friday night. That success comes despi...