Winnipeg news: One point is all that stands between Mark Scheifele and sole possession of the Scheifele Hawerchuk Jets record, and Saturday in Chicago is his first chance to take it after a huge night in Dallas tied the two men at 929 points.
Mark Scheifele is tied with Dale Hawerchuk at 929 points for the most points in Winnipeg Jets history, and the Scheifele Hawerchuk Jets record falls with one more point. Scheifele can pass Hawerchuk on Saturday in Chicago against the Blackhawks after a two goals and one assist night in Dallas on Thursday.
By Maplestime News Desk | Winnipeg, Manitoba | November 13, 2026
Sources: theScore, Illegal Curve, NHL.com | Last updated: November 13, 2026
Key Takeaways
- Mark Scheifele tied Dale Hawerchuk for the most points in Winnipeg Jets franchise history at 929 after a two goals and one assist night in Dallas on Thursday, November 12.
- His 929th point came on an assist on Kyle Connor’s goal that made it 6 to 3 in the third period.
- Scheifele needs one more point to pass Hawerchuk outright, and his first chance comes Saturday, November 14, in Chicago against the Blackhawks.
- Scheifele has four goals and four assists in his last four games, and he entered the Dallas game with 926 points and 376 career goals.
- The Jets are 9 wins, 8 losses and 3 overtime losses after the Dallas win, their fifth straight victory, and sit tied on points with Utah for the final playoff spot.
- Defenceman Dylan DeMelo left the Dallas game in the first period with a lower body injury and did not return. Head coach Scott Arniel confirmed after the game that DeMelo is week to week.
What does the Scheifele Hawerchuk Jets record mean for Saturday?
Everything about Saturday changes when a record is one point away. Every shift Scheifele takes in Chicago carries the weight of franchise history, and every pass he makes could be the one that puts him alone at the top. NHL Public Relations noted on November 13 that Scheifele is one shy of overtaking his former OHL coach as the Jets all time scoring leader. That coach connection makes this chase personal in a way most records are not. Hawerchuk coached the young centre in junior hockey, and now the student stands level with the teacher, one point from passing him.
The Blackhawks will know exactly what is at stake. Chicago beat Buffalo 3 to 2 in overtime on Thursday, so the Blackhawks come into Saturday with confidence of their own. Winnipeg cannot afford to treat this as a coronation night. The Jets need the two points just as much as Scheifele needs the one point, with the playoff race already tight in November.
How did Scheifele catch Hawerchuk in Dallas?
Scheifele did it the loud way, with a three point night in an 8 to 3 rout of the Dallas Stars. He scored twice and added the assist that tied the record, and the Jets scored the final six goals of the game to turn a tight night into a blowout. He entered the game on 926 points, three short of Hawerchuk, and closed the whole gap in a single evening.
The record tying point arrived early in the third period, on the assist on Kyle Connor’s goal that made it 6 to 3. It was the fitting way to reach 929, with Scheifele setting up a teammate rather than scoring himself. That night put the Scheifele Hawerchuk Jets record within one point, and his form makes Saturday feel less like a question of if and more like a question of when. Four goals and four assists in his last four games is the run of a player at the very top of his game.
What about Dylan DeMelo?
The one worry from Dallas is on the blue line. Defenceman Dylan DeMelo left the game in the first period with a lower body injury after getting tangled up with Mikko Rantanen, and he did not return. Head coach Scott Arniel confirmed after the game that DeMelo is week to week, so Winnipeg will watch for news when the team practices Friday at noon after returning from Dallas.
DeMelo has 8 points, with 1 goal and 7 assists, in 20 games this season. Losing him for any stretch would test the Jets depth at a moment when the team is finally rolling. Five straight wins have changed the mood around this club, and the last thing Winnipeg needs is an injury slowing that momentum.
Dale Hawerchuk, whose 929 points stood as the Jets franchise mark. Photo: Horge, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
What comes next for the Jets?
Friday brings a noon practice back home after the trip from Dallas, and then the focus turns fully to Chicago. Saturday is the stage, the Blackhawks are the opponent, and the Scheifele Hawerchuk Jets record is the headline, even though the two points in the standings matter just as much.
The bigger picture matters too. At 9 wins, 8 losses and 3 overtime losses, Winnipeg sits tied on points with Utah for the final playoff spot. The five game winning streak has pulled the Jets back into the race, and Saturday offers a chance to keep climbing while making history at the same time. That is the kind of night that can define a season.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many points does Scheifele need to pass Hawerchuk?
One. Scheifele is tied with Hawerchuk at 929 points, so his next point breaks the Scheifele Hawerchuk Jets record and makes him the Jets all time scoring leader outright.
When can Scheifele break the record?
Saturday, November 14, when the Jets visit the Chicago Blackhawks. The Jets are scheduled to practice Friday at noon after returning from Dallas.
What happened to Dylan DeMelo?
DeMelo left the Dallas game in the first period with a lower body injury after getting tangled up with Mikko Rantanen and did not return. Head coach Scott Arniel confirmed after the game that he is week to week.
Mark Scheifele takes a faceoff for the Barrie Colts in 2012, where Dale Hawerchuk coached him in the OHL. Photo: Tom Lube, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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