We'll debate for years who won the trade, but there's no debate who won the game.
The story of the game was always going to be Evander Kane's return to Winnipeg. With the controversial way their relationship ended, the Jets fans were sure to bring their A-game today, and they didn't disappoint. Between huge cheers any time Kane was dumped on the ice (which he was early and often) to chants like "Best Trade Ever" the atmosphere in Winnipeg was awesome.
At least it was until Sam Reinhart quieted the home crowd with the opening goal ninety seconds into the game, and proceeded to steal the game with two more goals, becoming the first Sabres rookie to score a hat trick since Jason Pominville in 2006.