- Matchup: Edmonton Oilers vs Winnipeg Jets
- Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
- Venue: Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, MB
- Broadcast: TSN3
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The Winnipeg Jets (15-21-5) will aim for victory against the Edmonton Oilers (21-16-6) at the Canada Life Centre on Thursday.
Entering their next matchup, the Edmonton Oilers are riding high after a decisive 6-2 victory over the Predators. The Oilers showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 6 goals from 43 shots, along with 1 goal from 2 power play opportunities. They received a total of 4 penalty minutes in the game.
In terms of offensive output, the Oilers have scored 145 goals, ranking 4th in the league, while allowing 143. Their current season totals include 48 points and a points percentage of .558. They have had 118 chances on the power play, converting 40 of those, giving them a successful rate of 33.90%. At even strength, the Oilers have allowed 118 goals while scoring 105. They have attempted 1,243 shots, boasting a shooting percentage of 11.7%, while their opponents have tried 1,180 shots, leading to a save percentage of .879. Opponents have had 123 power play opportunities (ranked 18th) against them, scoring 25 goals.
In goal for this matchup is Connor Ingram, who has played 107 professional games. With an overall record of 42-46-15, he has started in 104 of those. Ingram has faced 3,207 shots, recording 2,890 saves, and has a goals against average of 3.05. His save percentage stands at .901 over 5,418 minutes on the ice, with 55 quality starts and a quality start percentage of .529.
In their most recent game, the Winnipeg Jets faced the Golden Knights, suffering a narrow 4-3 defeat. They managed to score 3 goals from 20 shots on goal and had 2 power play attempts but failed to convert any.
Winnipeg has logged 1,104 shot attempts (25th in the NHL), achieving a shooting percentage of 10.60%, while allowing 1,144 shots against. Their penalty kill rate against 133 power play opportunities is 77.44%, and their overall save percentage sits at 88.7%. The Jets have had 117 power play chances, converting 22 goals (ranked 23rd). They have scored 95 goals at even strength but have allowed 129 goals total, consisting of 99 even-strength goals and 30 goals while short-handed. Overall, the Jets have scored 117 goals this season, accumulating 35 points and a points percentage of .427.
Guarding the net for Winnipeg will be Connor Hellebuyck, who has a career record of 331-196-48 over 592 games. Hellebuyck boasts a quality start rate of 60.1%, with 350 total quality starts accumulated. He has made 16,247 saves on 17,716 shots, achieving a save percentage of .917. Hellebuyck averages 2.52 goals allowed per game, with a total of 1,469 goals allowed over his career. He has started in 582 games and played a total of 30,164 minutes.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL clash against the spread or moneyline?
Pick: Back Edmonton
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