The Winnipeg Jets and Calgary Flames are set to face off at Canada Life Centre on Wednesday as part of a preseason double-header before the 2024 NHL season kicks off.
Last time out, the Jets could not overcome Minnesota's seven-goal second period, ultimately succumbing 8-5 against the Wild in preseason action on the road, while Sam Honzek stuck home a beauty for the Calgary Flames in Monday's 4-3 overtime victory against the Seattle Kraken.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the Winnipeg Jets vs Calgary Flames NHL game, plus plenty more.
Winnipeg Jets vs Calgary Flames: Date and puck-drop time
The Jets will take on the Flames in a highly anticipated NHL game on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 7:00 pm ET/ 4:00 pm PT, at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Canada.
| Date | Wednesday, October 2, 2024 |
| Puck-Drop Time | 7:00 pm ET/ 4:00 pm PT |
| Venue | Canada Life Centre |
| Location | Winnipeg, Canada |
How to watch Winnipeg Jets vs Calgary Flames on TV & stream live online
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Winnipeg Jets vs Calgary Flames team news
Winnipeg Jets team news and players to watch
Elias Salomonsson is getting a shot to prove himself with the Winnipeg Jets, despite being a 20-year-old who has yet to play significant hockey in North America. Head coach Scott Arniel isn't ready to make any decisions yet, with Sunday's deadline approaching, giving Salomonsson more time to showcase his skills.
He'll pair with Colin Miller on the left side against Calgary, a rare position for the right-handed Swede, as the Jets deal with injuries to Ville Heinola (ankle) and Logan Stanley (knee). Although Salomonsson had a shaky debut, Arniel saw promise in his performance against the Minnesota Wild. As Winnipeg's final two preseason games loom, Salomonsson has a few more chances to impress.
Calgary Flames team news and players to watch
Rookie Samuel Honzek kept his scoring streak alive on Monday with an impressive short-handed goal, helping the Calgary Flames secure a 4-3 overtime win against the Seattle Kraken.
The 19-year-old Slovakian, Calgary’s 2023 first-round pick (16th overall), now leads the NHL preseason scoring charts with seven points (two goals) in five games.
Brayden Pachal, Blake Coleman, and Nazem Kadri — who netted the game-winner on a slick pass from Andrei Kuzmenko — also found the back of the net for Calgary (5-0-1), which remains unbeaten in regulation.
Winnipeg Jets vs Calgary Flames head-to-head record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 04/05/24 | Winnipeg Jets 5-2 Calgary Flames | NHL |
| 02/20/24 | Calgary Flames 6-3 Winnipeg Jets | NHL |
| 10/12/23 | Calgary Flames 5-3 Winnipeg Jets | NHL |
| 10/03/23 | Calgary Flames 5-4 Winnipeg Jets | NHL |
| 09/28/23 | Winnipeg Jets 2-3 Calgary Flames | NHL |