Jets Smash Oilers 6-0 In Season Opener - Is This The Year They Take It All?

EDMONTON — The Winnipeg Jets wasted no time in making a statement that last season's playoff heartache is firmly in the rearview mirror, as they steamrolled their way to a 6-0 drubbing of the Edmonton Oilers in their season opener on Wednesday night.

The Jets were clinical in their approach, exploiting the Oilers' defensive frailties to score almost at will, as they set about exorcising the demons of their first-round playoff exit at the hands of the Las Vegas Golden Knights last season.

Much of the pre-game hype had centered around Edmonton's high-powered offense, led by Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. However, it was the Jets who stole the show, with their attacking unit clicking into high gear from the off.

The Oilers, on the other hand, looked disjointed and struggled to mount any meaningful resistance to the Jets' onslaught. McDavid and Draisaitl, in particular, were well marshaled by the Jets' defense, and were largely kept quiet throughout the 60 minutes.

The win provides the perfect antidote to last season's disappointments for the Jets and their fans. Having been touted as one of the preseason favorites for the Stanley Cup, there is a sense that this season could be the one where the Jets finally deliver on their undoubted promise.

Of course, it's still early days, and there will undoubtedly be many twists and turns along the way. However, on this evidence, there is certainly cause for optimism in Winnipeg.

The Jets will look to continue their winning ways when they head to Calgary to face the Flames on Saturday, while the Oilers will attempt to regroup and bounce back against the Vancouver Canucks.

One thing is for certain - the Winnipeg Jets have made a statement of intent with their opening-day thrashing of the Edmonton Oilers. Whether they can maintain this level of performance over the course of the season remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure - the Jets are a team on a mission, and they will not let last season's disappointments hold them back.