The Edmonton Oilers’ loss to the Winnipeg Jets in the regular-season opener on Wednesday night might be the worst Game 1 in team history. That’s saying something, because last year’s blowout loss to the Vancouver Canucks looked like an all-time nadir at the time and is fresh in the collective memory of fans.

The NHL regular season is back for the Winnipeg Jets as they kick off their 2024-25 season in Edmonton. It's a team that doesn't look much different compared to last year, but they are hoping to take that next step in their quest for the Stanley Cup – advancing out of the first round of the playoffs.

The Winnipeg Jets hold a 8-3-2 record over their last 13 matchups against the Edmonton Oilers, who they square off against in their season opener Wednesday night

Connor Hellebuyck made 30 saves for his 38th career shutout and the Winnipeg Jets routed the Edmonton Oilers 6-0 on Wednesday night in the opener for both teams

The Oilers had not played a meaningful game since the most meaningful one of their past twenty years as a franchise, 107 days ago. Unfortunately, Edmonton’s performance left the impression that the hangover from that Game 7 loss in Florida has yet to subside.

Mason Appleton scored a goal and added two assists and Connor Hellebuyck made 30 saves as the visiting Winnipeg Jets rolled to a season-opening 6-0 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday.