Overview
- The Jets completed Connor Hellebuyck’s trade to the New Jersey Devils on Friday, ending a month‑long trade request and suspension that had distracted the team.
- Winnipeg enters the Heritage Classic at Princess Auto Stadium on a four‑game winless run and sees tonight’s outdoor game as an opportunity to stop the slide.
- The Jets lost defensive depth when Jack St. Ivany was claimed off waivers by the Washington Capitals and recalled prospect Elias Salomonsson from the Manitoba Moose.
- Montreal is expected to start Jacob Fowler in goal and the outdoor rink conditions are forecast to be playable with temperatures near 3°C at puck drop.
- With the Hellebuyck saga closed, the immediate challenge for Winnipeg is to find secondary scoring and stay disciplined as new faces settle into the lineup.