Jets’ Jonathan Toews gives hilarious reaction to standing ovation from Blackhawks fans

Jonathan Toews’ return to the United Center on Monday night carried far more emotion than a typical Central Division matchup between the Winnipeg Jets and Chicago Blackhawks. For the first time in his career, Toews skated onto the Chicago ice wearing a visiting sweater, and the moment instantly turned into a celebration of one of the most iconic players in franchise history.

During the first television timeout, the Blackhawks played a tribute video honoring Toews’ 15 seasons in Chicago. The response from the crowd was immediate and overwhelming. Fans rose to their feet and delivered a thunderous standing ovation that stretched on for at least four minutes, refusing to let the moment pass quietly. As the cheers echoed through the arena, Toews took multiple laps around the ice, acknowledging fans who once watched him lift three Stanley Cups.

Amid the roar, Toews’ reaction perfectly captured the moment. Overwhelmed by the noise and emotion, he could be seen shaking his head and quietly saying, “Alright, alright,” a lighthearted yet hilarious response that drew smiles from fans and teammates alike. The United Center simply wouldn’t stop applauding.

The ovation carried extra weight given how Toews’ tenure in Chicago ended. After the 2022-23 season, the Blackhawks chose not to bring him back, and lingering health issues forced him away from the game for two years. That absence meant there was never a true farewell for a player who defined an era of Blackhawks hockey.

Monday night filled that void, and the Chicago Blackhawks ensured to cherish every bit of it as they also posted the entire sequence on X, formerly Twitter with a heartfelt caption, “one of the best to wear a Blackhawks sweater… welcome back Jonathan Toews.”

Toews’ resume in Chicago speaks for itself. Drafted third overall in 2006, he became the youngest captain in franchise history at age 20 and went on to win Stanley Cups in 2010, 2013, and 2015. He posted 883 points in 1,067 regular-season games and elevated his play in the postseason, earning the Conn Smythe Trophy in 2010. At his peak, Toews was widely viewed as the league’s most complete two-way center.

Now 37, Toews is writing a new chapter with the Jets, his hometown team, while carrying the respect and admiration of an entire city. As the season continues, moments like Monday’s ovation serve as a reminder that legacy lasts far longer than any single jersey — and that Chicago will always be part of Jonathan Toews’ story.

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