COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- The 2016 Heritage Classic in Winnipeg was a celebration of a historic rivalry and the former players who made it special. It was all about the history between the original Winnipeg Jets and the Edmonton Oilers.

When the Jets host the 2026 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic against the Montreal Canadiens at Princess Auto Stadium on Oct. 27, the celebration will be all about the current version of the franchise.

In fact, the outdoor game will be played 17 days past the 15th anniversary of the Jets’ first home game since returning to Winnipeg, a 5-1 loss to the Canadiens on Oct. 9, 2011.

The franchise relocated to Winnipeg from Atlanta following the 2010-11 season, bringing NHL hockey and the Winnipeg Jets back to the city for the first time since 1996, when the o

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