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Joe Bryksa / Winnipeg Free Press Nik Antropov scores the first NHL goal for the new Winnipeg Jets against Montreal goaltender Carey Price.
Joe Bryksa / Winnipeg Free Press Nik Antropov scores the first NHL goal for the new Winnipeg Jets against Montreal goaltender Carey Price.
Fans watching the game at the Winnipeg Convention Centre cheer after the Jets score their first goal in the third period against the Montreal Canadiens. (Mike Deal / Winnipeg Free Press)
Fans watching the game at the Winnipeg Convention Centre cheer after the Jets score their first goal in the third period against the Montreal Canadiens. (Mike Deal / Winnipeg Free Press)
Canadians goaltender Carey Price keeps his eyes on the puck as Tanner Glass storms the net during third period (Joe Bryksa / Winnipeg Free Press)
Canadians goaltender Carey Price keeps his eyes on the puck as Tanner Glass storms the net during third period (Joe Bryksa / Winnipeg Free Press)
Canadiens Raphel Diaz and Brett MacLean tie it up during third period. (Joe Bryksa / Winnipeg Free Press)
Canadiens Raphel Diaz and Brett MacLean tie it up during third period. (Joe Bryksa / Winnipeg Free Press)
Canadien Travis Moen celebrates a goal in the second period against goalie Ondrej Pavelec. (Joe Bryksa / Winnipeg Free Press)
Canadien Travis Moen celebrates a goal in the second period against goalie Ondrej Pavelec. (Joe Bryksa / Winnipeg Free Press)
Jet Evander Kane battles with Canadien Scott Gomez during the second-period. (Trevor Hagan / Winnipeg Free Press)
Jet Evander Kane battles with Canadien Scott Gomez during the second-period. (Trevor Hagan / Winnipeg Free Press)
Montreal Canadiens Andreas Engqvist, goes for the puck against Alexander Burmistrov. (Joe Bryksa / Winnipeg Free Press)
Montreal Canadiens Andreas Engqvist, goes for the puck against Alexander Burmistrov. (Joe Bryksa / Winnipeg Free Press)
A Winnipeg Jets fan lets out a cheer. (Trevor Hagan / Winnipeg Free Press)
A Winnipeg Jets fan lets out a cheer. (Trevor Hagan / Winnipeg Free Press)
Fans display their pride in regaining an NHL team. (Trevor Hagan / Winnipeg Free Press)
Fans display their pride in regaining an NHL team. (Trevor Hagan / Winnipeg Free Press)
Alexander Burmistrov battles for the puck with Canadien Tim Stapleton during the second-period. (Trevor Hagan / Winnipeg Free Press)
Alexander Burmistrov battles for the puck with Canadien Tim Stapleton during the second-period. (Trevor Hagan / Winnipeg Free Press)
BORIS MINKEVICH / WINNIPEG FREE Tobias Enstrom
BORIS MINKEVICH / WINNIPEG FREE Tobias Enstrom
Many fans brought along signs. (Trevor Hagan / Winnipeg Free Press)
Many fans brought along signs. (Trevor Hagan / Winnipeg Free Press)
Trevor Hagan / Winnipeg Free Press Jets blue-liner Dustin Byfuglien (33) battles for the puck with Hab Raphael Diaz during second-period action.
Trevor Hagan / Winnipeg Free Press Jets blue-liner Dustin Byfuglien (33) battles for the puck with Hab Raphael Diaz during second-period action.
Winnipeg fans were in high spirits. (Trevor Hagan / Winnipeg Free Press)
Winnipeg fans were in high spirits. (Trevor Hagan / Winnipeg Free Press)
Winnipeg Jet fans take in the action. (Trevor Hagan / Winnipeg Free Press)
Winnipeg Jet fans take in the action. (Trevor Hagan / Winnipeg Free Press)
Canadien David Desharnais is stopped by goalie Ondrej Pavelec during second-period action. (Joe Bryksa / Winnipeg Free Press)
Canadien David Desharnais is stopped by goalie Ondrej Pavelec during second-period action. (Joe Bryksa / Winnipeg Free Press)
Jet Dustin Byfuglien takes a shot during second-period action. (Trevor Hagan / Winnipeg Free Press)
Jet Dustin Byfuglien takes a shot during second-period action. (Trevor Hagan / Winnipeg Free Press)
Canadien Mathieu Darche grabs the puck from Ron Hainsey during first-period action. (Boris Minkevich / Winnipeg Free Press)
Canadien Mathieu Darche grabs the puck from Ron Hainsey during first-period action. (Boris Minkevich / Winnipeg Free Press)
Canadien P.K. Subban pulls away from Bryan Little during first-period action. (Joe Bryksa / Winnipeg Free Press)
Canadien P.K. Subban pulls away from Bryan Little during first-period action. (Joe Bryksa / Winnipeg Free Press)
Jet Alexander Burmistrov charges down the ice during first-period action. (Joe Bryksa / Winnipeg Free Press)
Jet Alexander Burmistrov charges down the ice during first-period action. (Joe Bryksa / Winnipeg Free Press)
Joe Bryksa / Winnipeg Free Press A fan records the opening ceremonies before ytthe Winnipeg Jets take on the Montreal Canadiens at the MTS Centre Sunday.
Joe Bryksa / Winnipeg Free Press A fan records the opening ceremonies before ytthe Winnipeg Jets take on the Montreal Canadiens at the MTS Centre Sunday.
Joe Bryksa / Winnipeg Free Press Canadiens Michael Cammalleri (13), Erik Cole and P.K. Subban celebrate Cammalleri's opening goal.
Joe Bryksa / Winnipeg Free Press Canadiens Michael Cammalleri (13), Erik Cole and P.K. Subban celebrate Cammalleri's opening goal.
Bryan Little faces off against Canadien Tomas Plekanec to start the game. (Boris Minkevich / Winnipeg Free Press)
Bryan Little faces off against Canadien Tomas Plekanec to start the game. (Boris Minkevich / Winnipeg Free Press)
A special ceremony was held for Rick Rypien before the game, with Gary Bettman, Greg Heisinger, Shelly Rypien (mother), Mark Chipman and David Thomson taking part. (Boris Minkevich / Winnipeg Free Press)
A special ceremony was held for Rick Rypien before the game, with Gary Bettman, Greg Heisinger, Shelly Rypien (mother), Mark Chipman and David Thomson taking part. (Boris Minkevich / Winnipeg Free Press)
One of two jets pass over large crowd at The Forks. (Wayne Glowacki / Winnipeg Free Press)
One of two jets pass over large crowd at The Forks. (Wayne Glowacki / Winnipeg Free Press)
One of two commemorative coins unveiled by Prime Minister Stephen Harper the Royal Canadian Mint is producing to mark the Winnipeg Jets' return to the NHL. (Handout photo)
One of two commemorative coins unveiled by Prime Minister Stephen Harper the Royal Canadian Mint is producing to mark the Winnipeg Jets' return to the NHL. (Handout photo)
Prime Minister Stephen Harper, right, with True North Chairman Mark Chipman, unveil a commemorative 50-cent coin that pays tribute to the Winnipeg Jets. (Joe Bryksa / Winnipeg Free Press)
Prime Minister Stephen Harper, right, with True North Chairman Mark Chipman, unveil a commemorative 50-cent coin that pays tribute to the Winnipeg Jets. (Joe Bryksa / Winnipeg Free Press)
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman at a news conference at the MTS Centre before the game. (Joe Bryksa / Winnipeg Free Press)
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman at a news conference at the MTS Centre before the game. (Joe Bryksa / Winnipeg Free Press)
Ryan Gilmour, a hard-core Jets fan, outside MTS Centre before the game. (Trevor Hagan / Winnipeg Free Press)
Ryan Gilmour, a hard-core Jets fan, outside MTS Centre before the game. (Trevor Hagan / Winnipeg Free Press)
Jets fans, from left, Lorelle Juffs, Meagan Kubanek and Baylie Gigolyk pose with Peter Puckprior at The Forks. (Wayne Glowacki / Winnipeg Free Press)
Jets fans, from left, Lorelle Juffs, Meagan Kubanek and Baylie Gigolyk pose with Peter Puckprior at The Forks. (Wayne Glowacki / Winnipeg Free Press)
Britt Billson, left, Kyle Mackay and Eric Hogue, right, outside the MTS Centre. (Mike Deal / Winnipeg Free Press)
Britt Billson, left, Kyle Mackay and Eric Hogue, right, outside the MTS Centre. (Mike Deal / Winnipeg Free Press)
The crowd enjoys Doc Walker performing at the Family Fan Zone event at The Forks Sunday that also featured Quinzy, Keith and Renee and the Hockey Night in Canada game featuring The Winnipeg Jets season-opener on large screens. (Wayne Glowacki / Winnipeg Free Press)
The crowd enjoys Doc Walker performing at the Family Fan Zone event at The Forks Sunday that also featured Quinzy, Keith and Renee and the Hockey Night in Canada game featuring The Winnipeg Jets season-opener on large screens. (Wayne Glowacki / Winnipeg Free Press)
A large crowd watches the Winnipeg Jets season-opener against the Montreal Canadiens on large screens at The Forks Sunday. (Wayne Glowacki / Winnipeg Free Press)
A large crowd watches the Winnipeg Jets season-opener against the Montreal Canadiens on large screens at The Forks Sunday. (Wayne Glowacki / Winnipeg Free Press)
Cody Laschyn, left, and Norman Lavallee outside the MTS Centre (Mike Deal / Winnipeg Free Press)
Cody Laschyn, left, and Norman Lavallee outside the MTS Centre (Mike Deal / Winnipeg Free Press)
Clinton Brandt carries a replica image of Queen Elizabeth outside the MTS Centre. (Mike Deal / Winnipeg Free Press)
Clinton Brandt carries a replica image of Queen Elizabeth outside the MTS Centre. (Mike Deal / Winnipeg Free Press)
Edgar Purganan and Keith Lavallee outside the MTS Centre. (Trevor Hagan / Winnipeg Free Press)
Edgar Purganan and Keith Lavallee outside the MTS Centre. (Trevor Hagan / Winnipeg Free Press)
Winni[eg Jet Bryan Little faces off with Canadien Tomas Plekanec to start the game. (Trevor Hagan / Winnipeg Free Press)
Winni[eg Jet Bryan Little faces off with Canadien Tomas Plekanec to start the game. (Trevor Hagan / Winnipeg Free Press)

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