The Jets under Bowness' leadership this season have posted a 43-19-5 record which is good for fifth in the NHL and are only 4 points out from first in the NHL. Their opponent tonight, the New York Rangers, have a 45-19-4 record which is second in the NHL and one point off the lead in the NHL.
Jets assistant coach Scott Arniel has been with the franchise since 2022 when Bowness came in. Anriel was originally a draft pick of the Winnipeg Jets back in 1981. He has previously worked with the Columbus Blue Jackets, New York Rangers, Washington Capitals, and the Manitoba Moose (the Winnipeg Jets' AHL affiliate).