If an NHL leak is to be believed, the Montreal Canadiens and the Winnipeg Jets are set to revive one of hockey’s most iconic outdoor stages next season.

The Winnipeg Jets will host the Montreal Canadiens in the 2026 Heritage Classic at Princess Auto Stadium on October 25th, 2026. Sportsnet’s NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reported back on October 19th that Winnipeg is a serious contender to host next year’s edition of the Heritage classic.

Connor Hellebuyck’s time on the IR is coming to an end, head coach Scott Arniel announced Wednesday, as the Winnipeg Jets goalie nears a return to the ice.

BOTTOM LINE: The Calgary Flames and the Winnipeg Jets face off in Western Conference action. Calgary is 5-12-2 overall and 3-4-1 at home. The Flames have committed 84 total penalties (4.4 per game) to rank second in NHL play. Winnipeg has a 10-7 record ...

On Thursday afternoon, the NHL accidentally revealed on their website that the Winnipeg Jets will be hosting the Montreal Canadiens in a Heritage Classic game on Sunday, October 25th, 2026.

The Nashville Predators play the Calgary Flames at Bridgestone Arena on Dec. 2. Follow for live updates.

The Jets have the honour of being the first NHL club to conclude their season series with the Flames, which they'll do tonight. It's the third meeting of the 2025-26 campaign between Calgary and Winnipeg - and second at the Scotiabank Saddledome - with the Jets holding the edge in the season set thus far.

Flames rookie Sam Honzek is expected to miss the rest of the 2025-26 season after undergoing upper-body surgery.