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A night of firsts OTD in Jets History Feb 17, 1989. New head coach Rick Bowness and rookie goalie Bob Essensa still after their first NHL wins as Jets hosted the Devils. NJ up a goal in final minute when Boschman ties it and Jets win it 3-2 on Dave Ellett’s first overtime GWG
February 17, 2026 at 2:32 PM
A night of firsts OTD in Jets History Feb 17, 1989. New head coach Rick Bowness and rookie goalie Bob Essensa still after their first NHL wins as Jets hosted the Devils. NJ up a goal in final minute when Boschman ties it and Jets win it 3-2 on Dave Ellett’s first overtime GWG
OTD in Jets History Feb 6, 1985 Jets finally capped the well of losing to the Oilers. Led by line of Steen, Arniel and Turnbull Jets ended a nearly 2 year-20 game losing streak to Edmonton with 6-2 win. Turnbull scored twice, Arniel had a goal and assist while Steen had 2 assists
February 6, 2026 at 1:46 PM
OTD in Jets History Feb 6, 1985 Jets finally capped the well of losing to the Oilers. Led by line of Steen, Arniel and Turnbull Jets ended a nearly 2 year-20 game losing streak to Edmonton with 6-2 win. Turnbull scored twice, Arniel had a goal and assist while Steen had 2 assists
OTD in Jets History Feb 4th, 1983 and 1987 were special for Dale Hawerchuk. In ‘83 he snipes 3 goals for 4th career hat trick while adding 2 assists in 6-4 win over Penguins. 4 years later v Flyers he scores twice in 5-3 win. They were Hawerchuk’s 599th and 600th points as a Jet
February 4, 2026 at 1:38 PM
OTD in Jets History Feb 4th, 1983 and 1987 were special for Dale Hawerchuk. In ‘83 he snipes 3 goals for 4th career hat trick while adding 2 assists in 6-4 win over Penguins. 4 years later v Flyers he scores twice in 5-3 win. They were Hawerchuk’s 599th and 600th points as a Jet
OTD in Jets History Feb 3, 1984 and the Jets are on a hot streak, especially on home ice, as they extend undefeated streak at the Arena to 10 games with win over Blackhawks. Jets scored 4 PPG’s, two from captain Lucien DeBlois, in 7-3 victory.
February 3, 2026 at 1:30 PM
OTD in Jets History Feb 3, 1984 and the Jets are on a hot streak, especially on home ice, as they extend undefeated streak at the Arena to 10 games with win over Blackhawks. Jets scored 4 PPG’s, two from captain Lucien DeBlois, in 7-3 victory.
OTD in Jets History Feb 2, 1986 Jets and Kings complete a two game weekend series. LA won 9-6 on Saturday. Jets rebounded with 6-3 win Sunday. Victory highlighted by four special teams goals. 3 on the power play by Hawerchuk, MacLean and Carlyle and the other shorthanded by Smail
February 2, 2026 at 1:25 PM
OTD in Jets History Feb 2, 1986 Jets and Kings complete a two game weekend series. LA won 9-6 on Saturday. Jets rebounded with 6-3 win Sunday. Victory highlighted by four special teams goals. 3 on the power play by Hawerchuk, MacLean and Carlyle and the other shorthanded by Smail
OTD in Jets History Feb 1, 1993 and the expansion Ottawa Senators featured several former Jets including Smail, McBain and Berthiaume. New Jets jump had 3-0 lead but are stunned as the 5-46-3 Sens storm back and it’s captain Laurie Boschman, with a Sens first, that scores GTGoal
February 1, 2026 at 3:13 PM
OTD in Jets History Feb 1, 1993 and the expansion Ottawa Senators featured several former Jets including Smail, McBain and Berthiaume. New Jets jump had 3-0 lead but are stunned as the 5-46-3 Sens storm back and it’s captain Laurie Boschman, with a Sens first, that scores GTGoal
OTD in Jets History Jan 30, 1985. Jets and Blackhawks are playing for 2nd time in 15 days at Chicago Stadium. Hawks won first round 6-3 and were ahead early in 3rd when Jets stormed back with 4 unanswered goals, two by Perry Turnbull, to win 6-3. My old boss Brian Swain with PxP
January 30, 2026 at 2:53 PM
OTD in Jets History Jan 30, 1985. Jets and Blackhawks are playing for 2nd time in 15 days at Chicago Stadium. Hawks won first round 6-3 and were ahead early in 3rd when Jets stormed back with 4 unanswered goals, two by Perry Turnbull, to win 6-3. My old boss Brian Swain with PxP
OTD in Jets History Jan 28, 1989 Pat Elynuik with two goals in 4-3 win v Bruins. Jets 2nd victory ever at Boston Garden. But what everyone remembers is linesman Ron Asselstine coming to the rescue of referee Bill McCreary as fan Frank Barbaro jumped the glass to get at McCreary
January 28, 2026 at 2:42 PM
OTD in Jets History Jan 28, 1989 Pat Elynuik with two goals in 4-3 win v Bruins. Jets 2nd victory ever at Boston Garden. But what everyone remembers is linesman Ron Asselstine coming to the rescue of referee Bill McCreary as fan Frank Barbaro jumped the glass to get at McCreary
OTD in Jets History Jan 28, 1975 and defence was a four letter word this night as Hedberg’s hat trick and Nilsson’s 5 assists helped Jets to 9-7 win v San Diego. Jets up by a goal in 3rd when Joe Daley makes first ever Jets penalty shot save denying Mariners captain Norm Ferguson
January 28, 2026 at 1:01 PM
OTD in Jets History Jan 28, 1975 and defence was a four letter word this night as Hedberg’s hat trick and Nilsson’s 5 assists helped Jets to 9-7 win v San Diego. Jets up by a goal in 3rd when Joe Daley makes first ever Jets penalty shot save denying Mariners captain Norm Ferguson
OTD in Jets History Jan 21, 1985 a wild night as Jets out score Penguins 7-6. Mario Lemieux’s 2nd game in Winnipeg and he had an assist while watching Dale Hawerchuk dazzle with a hat trick to reach 30 goal mark en route to 53. Scott Arniel had GWG to send Jet fans home happy.
January 21, 2026 at 1:21 PM
OTD in Jets History Jan 21, 1985 a wild night as Jets out score Penguins 7-6. Mario Lemieux’s 2nd game in Winnipeg and he had an assist while watching Dale Hawerchuk dazzle with a hat trick to reach 30 goal mark en route to 53. Scott Arniel had GWG to send Jet fans home happy.
OTD in Jets History Jan 20, 1989 Mario Lemieux scores his 50th goal in his 44th game. But it’s Pat Elynuik who is the star this night. In the 2nd @Patelynuik ties Dale Hawerchuk’s record for points (5) in a period and sets Jets rookie record with 2 goals/3 assists in Jets 7-3 win
January 20, 2026 at 1:51 PM
OTD in Jets History Jan 20, 1989 Mario Lemieux scores his 50th goal in his 44th game. But it’s Pat Elynuik who is the star this night. In the 2nd @Patelynuik ties Dale Hawerchuk’s record for points (5) in a period and sets Jets rookie record with 2 goals/3 assists in Jets 7-3 win
OTD in Jets History Jan 16, 1991 it’s the first season of the post Hawerchuk era and it’s not going well for the 14-27 and 8 Jets. This night Phil Housley has the GWG and an assist on Olausson’s goal in 2-1 win v Canucks. But it was Bob Essensa who was the star making 33 saves
January 16, 2026 at 2:32 PM
OTD in Jets History Jan 16, 1991 it’s the first season of the post Hawerchuk era and it’s not going well for the 14-27 and 8 Jets. This night Phil Housley has the GWG and an assist on Olausson’s goal in 2-1 win v Canucks. But it was Bob Essensa who was the star making 33 saves
OTD in Jets History Jan 15, 1991 referee Kerry Fraser hast lost control needing to call 44 penalties for 152 minutes in one of the nastiest and ugliest games ever played between the Jets and Calgary Flames. Goalies from both teams were targets in the affair that lasted 3+ hours
January 15, 2026 at 2:55 PM
OTD in Jets History Jan 15, 1991 referee Kerry Fraser hast lost control needing to call 44 penalties for 152 minutes in one of the nastiest and ugliest games ever played between the Jets and Calgary Flames. Goalies from both teams were targets in the affair that lasted 3+ hours
OTD in Jets History Jan 13, 1985 and after two periods Jets were down to the LA Kings 4-1. But in the third they rallied to tie it at 4 and then again at 5. Doug Smail the star of this game as he scored with 19 seconds left in regulation to give the Jets an improbable 6-5 victory
January 13, 2026 at 1:21 PM
OTD in Jets History Jan 13, 1985 and after two periods Jets were down to the LA Kings 4-1. But in the third they rallied to tie it at 4 and then again at 5. Doug Smail the star of this game as he scored with 19 seconds left in regulation to give the Jets an improbable 6-5 victory
OTD in Jets History Jan 12, 1988 the Canucks are up two in 2nd period when captain Dale Hawerchuk starts a comeback by fighting Barry Pederson. Jets responded with 4 goals in 3rd to win 5-3 with Hawerchuk scoring twice and assisting on another for his only Gordie Howe Hat Trick.
January 12, 2026 at 3:01 PM
OTD in Jets History Jan 12, 1988 the Canucks are up two in 2nd period when captain Dale Hawerchuk starts a comeback by fighting Barry Pederson. Jets responded with 4 goals in 3rd to win 5-3 with Hawerchuk scoring twice and assisting on another for his only Gordie Howe Hat Trick.
OTD in Jets History Jan 5, 1978. Perhaps the biggest night for the WHA Jets as they faced the Soviet Nationals. ‘Hot Line’ of Hull, Nilsson and Hedberg dominated in a memorable night at the Arena. Bobby with a hat trick, Ulf two goals/2 assists and Anders 2 assists in 5-3 victory
January 5, 2026 at 1:41 PM
OTD in Jets History Jan 5, 1978. Perhaps the biggest night for the WHA Jets as they faced the Soviet Nationals. ‘Hot Line’ of Hull, Nilsson and Hedberg dominated in a memorable night at the Arena. Bobby with a hat trick, Ulf two goals/2 assists and Anders 2 assists in 5-3 victory
OTD in Jets History Jan 3, 1988. Dale Hawerchuk’s 2 goals not enough as they are tied at 4 by Red Wings. Steve Yzerman, who scored his first NHL goal v Jets, records first natural hat trick of his career as the Wings rallied. Yzerman also assisted on @DetroitRedWings tying goal
January 3, 2026 at 1:59 PM
OTD in Jets History Jan 3, 1988. Dale Hawerchuk’s 2 goals not enough as they are tied at 4 by Red Wings. Steve Yzerman, who scored his first NHL goal v Jets, records first natural hat trick of his career as the Wings rallied. Yzerman also assisted on @DetroitRedWings tying goal
OTD in Jets History Jan 2, 1981 the Jets earn first win ever over the Philadelphia Flyers with 4 first period goals. 4-3 victory was just their third of 80/81 season. Anders (no relation to Thomas) Steen scored GWG. Smail, Lindstrom and Christian had the other Jets goals.
January 2, 2026 at 1:35 PM
OTD in Jets History Jan 2, 1981 the Jets earn first win ever over the Philadelphia Flyers with 4 first period goals. 4-3 victory was just their third of 80/81 season. Anders (no relation to Thomas) Steen scored GWG. Smail, Lindstrom and Christian had the other Jets goals.
OTD in Jets History Dec 30, 1983. All GM John Ferguson could say was “Hell of a Game” after one of the great comebacks as Jets rallied for 4-3 victory over 4 time defending Stanley Cup champion Islanders. Paul MacLean scored tying goal and then had a thrilling winner :21 into OT
December 30, 2025 at 1:53 PM
OTD in Jets History Dec 30, 1983. All GM John Ferguson could say was “Hell of a Game” after one of the great comebacks as Jets rallied for 4-3 victory over 4 time defending Stanley Cup champion Islanders. Paul MacLean scored tying goal and then had a thrilling winner :21 into OT
OTD in Jets History Dec 28, 1988. With just 2 goals in 12 games Dale Hawerchuk is being criticized in the local media. He’s moved to the wing with Steen and Elynuik. Hawerchuk responds with 2 goals/1 assist. Elynuik had a goal/2 assists and Steen 3 assists in 6-2 win v Blues.
December 28, 2025 at 2:32 PM
OTD in Jets History Dec 28, 1988. With just 2 goals in 12 games Dale Hawerchuk is being criticized in the local media. He’s moved to the wing with Steen and Elynuik. Hawerchuk responds with 2 goals/1 assist. Elynuik had a goal/2 assists and Steen 3 assists in 6-2 win v Blues.
OTD in Jets History Dec 27, 1989. It’s Central Red Army with Jet draft picks Kostichkin and Davydov at the Arena. But it’s rookie goalie Stephane Beauregard, called up from Fort Wayne, who is the star. He makes 26 saves in 4-1 victory. Jets first win vs a Russian team since 1978.
December 27, 2025 at 2:23 PM
OTD in Jets History Dec 27, 1989. It’s Central Red Army with Jet draft picks Kostichkin and Davydov at the Arena. But it’s rookie goalie Stephane Beauregard, called up from Fort Wayne, who is the star. He makes 26 saves in 4-1 victory. Jets first win vs a Russian team since 1978.
OTD in Jets History Dec 26, 1981 a big day for Jets 2nd Rd pick Scott Arniel as Canada blows out the Soviets 7-0 at the WJHC. Jets GM John Ferguson was part of the CBC broadcast and was delighted when Arniel scored his 5th goal of the tournament.
December 26, 2025 at 3:43 PM
OTD in Jets History Dec 26, 1981 a big day for Jets 2nd Rd pick Scott Arniel as Canada blows out the Soviets 7-0 at the WJHC. Jets GM John Ferguson was part of the CBC broadcast and was delighted when Arniel scored his 5th goal of the tournament.
OTD in Jets History Dec 26, 1985 and it’s a Boxing Day Special for Dale Hawerchuk as he scores his 200th regular season goal on North Stars goalie Jon Casey. Hawerchuk needed 194 games to score his first hundred goals. He needed only 163 more games to achieve his 200th goal
December 26, 2025 at 2:03 PM
OTD in Jets History Dec 26, 1985 and it’s a Boxing Day Special for Dale Hawerchuk as he scores his 200th regular season goal on North Stars goalie Jon Casey. Hawerchuk needed 194 games to score his first hundred goals. He needed only 163 more games to achieve his 200th goal
OTD in Jets History Dec 26, 1990. Needing more scoring from Ed Olczyk he’s put between grinders Paul MacDermid and Phil Sykes. Olczyk responds with 2 goals and 1 assist. Sykes had 2A and MacDermid would enjoy his best game ever - a goal and 4 points in a 6-4 win v North Stars
December 26, 2025 at 1:34 PM
OTD in Jets History Dec 26, 1990. Needing more scoring from Ed Olczyk he’s put between grinders Paul MacDermid and Phil Sykes. Olczyk responds with 2 goals and 1 assist. Sykes had 2A and MacDermid would enjoy his best game ever - a goal and 4 points in a 6-4 win v North Stars
OTD in Jets History Dec 22, 1987 after scoring 27 goals the season previous Gilles Hamel couldn’t find the back of the net. Hamel hadn’t scored in 24 games but drought ended in time for Xmas with 2 goals in 5-2 win over the NY Islanders. Andrew McBain also scored twice in the win
December 22, 2025 at 1:31 PM
OTD in Jets History Dec 22, 1987 after scoring 27 goals the season previous Gilles Hamel couldn’t find the back of the net. Hamel hadn’t scored in 24 games but drought ended in time for Xmas with 2 goals in 5-2 win over the NY Islanders. Andrew McBain also scored twice in the win