What Happened
The Winnipeg Jets hosted the Montreal Canadiens in an outdoor regular-season game at Princess Auto Stadium on Sunday, the NHL's eighth Heritage Classic. It was the second time Winnipeg has hosted the event, following 2016, when the Jets lost 3-0 to the Edmonton Oilers. Before puck drop, Jets players arrived in Top Gun-style outfits, while Canadiens players wore hardhats and coveralls styled after Molson workers. The game aired on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ from 7 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. CT.
Key Details
- Princess Auto Stadium, home of the CFL's Winnipeg Blue Bombers, hosted the outdoor game.
- The matchup was the eighth Heritage Classic in league history.
- Winnipeg previously hosted the Heritage Classic in 2016, losing 3-0 to Edmonton.
- Jets players arrived in Top Gun-style outfits; Canadiens players wore hardhats and coveralls.
- Broadcast began at 7 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. CT on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+.
What It Means
The Heritage Classic is one of the NHL's outdoor showcase events, and Winnipeg becomes a two-time host. The 2016 result against Edmonton is the only prior Heritage Classic outcome tied to the Jets, while the Canadiens add another outdoor appearance to their history. The themed arrivals are a tradition around these games, with both clubs using the pre-game setting to mark the occasion.