1995–96 Winnipeg Jets season
The 1995–96 Winnipeg Jets season was the team's 24th and their final season in Winnipeg before the franchise was moved to Phoenix, Arizona, and renamed the Phoenix Coyotes (now the Arizona Coyotes). The NHL returned to Winnipeg following the 2010–11 season, when the Atlanta Thrashers became the "new" Winnipeg Jets.
| 1995–96 Winnipeg Jets | |
|---|---|
| Division | 5th Central |
| Conference | 8th Western |
| 1995–96 record | 36–40–6 |
| Home record | 22–16–3 |
| Road record | 14–24–3 |
| Goals for | 275 |
| Goals against | 291 |
| Team information | |
| General manager | John Paddock |
| Coach | Terry Simpson |
| Captain | Kris King |
| Arena | Winnipeg Arena |
| Average attendance | 11,316 |
| Minor league affiliate(s) | Springfield Falcons |
| Team leaders | |
| Goals | Keith Tkachuk (50) |
| Assists | Keith Tkachuk (48) Teemu Selanne (48) |
| Points | Keith Tkachuk (98) |
| Penalty minutes | Jim McKenzie (202) |
| Plus/minus | Keith Tkachuk (+11) |
| Wins | Nikolai Khabibulin (26) |
| Goals against average | Nikolai Khabibulin (3.13) |
The Jets managed to qualify for the eighth and final playoff Western Conference playoff berth in their final season in Winnipeg. The Jets were eliminated in the first round in six games by the Presidents' Trophy winners, the Detroit Red Wings.
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