Winnipeg Jets center Jonathan Toews received an incredible welcome from fans in his first NHL game in over two years.

The spotlight was on Jonathan Toews when the Winnipeg Jets skated onto the ice for their opener against Dallas.

The Dallas Stars face the Winnipeg Jets Thursday night to open their 2025-26 season. The Jets held a 3-1 record against the Stars during the 2024-25 regular season. However, during the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Stars eliminated the Jets in Game 6 of the Second Round, finishing the series 4-2.

Jonathan Toews's first game as a member of the Winnipeg Jets, slated for Thursday night, promises to be a meaningful homecoming for both the player and countless Manitoba hockey fans.

Kyle Connor looks to continue his torrid start when the Winnipeg Jets host the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday afternoon.

When the Winnipeg Jets take to the ice for their home opener, a legend will be stepping on to the ice for the first time in over two calendar years. Former Chic

DALLAS - The Dallas Stars held off a late-game rally by Winnipeg in their season opener on Thursday night. Mikko Rantanen scored the first goal and had two assists. Jason Robertson also had a goal and an assist of his own.

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The Winnipeg Jets’ home-opener had everything — big moments, wild momentum swings, and a late-game push that almost became legendary. What it didn’t have, however, was the ending Winnipeg wanted.

WINNIPEG -- Jonathan Toews heard the thunderous ovation as he emerged from the tunnel. The Winnipeg Jets center last heard an on-ice reception like that on April 13, 2023, while with the Chicago Blackhawks. That night, the fans at United Center were saying goodbye to their captain, who wasn’t going to be re-signed by the only NHL team he knew.

Mikko Rantanen scored the first goal and had two assists and the Dallas Stars won in coach Glen Gulutzan’s return, overcoming Kyle Connor’s hat trick to hold off the Winnipeg Jets 5-4 on Thursday night in the opener for both teams.

The Winnipeg Jets need to prepare to be without their game 7 savior for a good chunk of the start of the 2025 season.