A goaltender’s franchise debut performance has tied for the fifth-most saves in a Jets victory, matching a milestone set by Chris Mason in 2010. The record stands at 29 saves, placing the achievement among the most dominant debut efforts in team history. Only one netminder, Laurent Brossoit, has surpassed this mark in a Jets opener with 42 saves. The milestone underscores the pressure and expectations faced by goalies in their first game with a new franchise.


Stevenson's 29 saves tied Chris Mason (Oct. 8, 2010) for the fifth most by a goaltender to win in their Jets franchise debut. The netminders with more in that scenario are Laurent Brossoit (42 on Oct.