The 2018–19 Winnipeg Jets season was the 20th season for the

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franchise that was established on June 25, 1997, and the eighth in

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, since the franchise relocated from

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prior to the start of the

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. The Jets clinched a playoff spot of March 23, 2019, after a 5–0 win against the

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. The Jets faced the

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in the first round of the playoffs, where they lost to the eventual Stanley Cup champions in six games.

Standings

Schedule and results

Pre-season

The pre-season schedule was published on June 12, 2018.

Regular season

The regular season schedule was released on June 21, 2018.

Playoffs

The Jets faced the

in the first round of the playoffs, and were defeated in six games.

Player statistics

As of April 20, 2019

Skaters

Goaltenders

^†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Jets. Stats reflect time with the Jets only.
^‡Denotes player was traded mid-season. Stats reflect time with the Jets only.
Bold/italics denotes franchise record.

Transactions

The Jets have been involved in the following transactions during the 2018–19 season.

Trades

Free agents

Waivers

Contract terminations

Retirement

Signings

Draft picks

Below are the Winnipeg Jets' selections at the 2018 NHL entry draft, which was held on June 22 and 23, 2018, at the

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. Notes: # The

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' fifth-round pick went to the

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as the result of a trade on March 1, 2017, that sent

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to Boston in exchange for this pick (being conditional at the time of the trade). The condition – Winnipeg will receive a fifth-round pick in 2018 if the Bruins reach the

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and Stafford plays in half of Boston's remaining games in the

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– was converted on April 4, 2017.

References

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