VANCOUVER — You have to go all the way back to the spring of 1993 to find the last time the Winnipeg Jets and Vancouver Canucks faced each other in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * VANCOUVER — You have to go all the way back to the spring of 1993 to find the last time the Winnipeg Jets and Vancouver Canucks faced each other in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? VANCOUVER — You have to go all the way back to the spring of 1993 to find the last time the Winnipeg Jets and Vancouver Canucks faced each other in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Might there be a rematch 32 years in the making starting next month? Absolutely, at least if the NHL’s regular season ended today. The Jets are sitting at 98 points to lead both the Central Division and Western Conference while the Canucks are at 73 points and clinging to the second and final wildcard spot. All of which should add some extra intrigue as the Canadian clubs square off at Rogers Arena on Tuesday night.
LINDSEY WASSON) / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor (centre) is greeted by teammate Morgan Barron (right) after scoring against the Seattle Kraken Sunday night. Connor will be playing in his 600th career game Tuesday, and is on pace to set a new franchise record in points. “They’re a hungry, desperate team,” Jets assistant coach Davis Payne said following his .