- Matchup: Winnipeg Jets vs Minnesota Wild
- Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Venue: Grand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, MN
- Broadcast: Fanduel Sports Network
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The Minnesota Wild (26-12-9) are set to face off against the Winnipeg Jets (18-22-5) at Grand Casino Arena on Thursday evening.
The Winnipeg Jets are coming off a thrilling 5-4 victory against the Islanders. During this game, the Jets registered 2 penalty minutes and demonstrated strong offensive prowess. They capitalized on 3 power play opportunities, scoring once. Overall, they successfully found the net on 5 of their 22 shots.
So far this season, the Winnipeg Jets have netted 134 goals, placing them 22nd in the NHL, while conceding 141. They currently hold 41 points with a points percentage of .456. The Jets have been awarded 126 power play opportunities, converting 24 of them for a success rate of 19.05%. At even strength, they have matched their opponents, scoring 110 goals while allowing the same number. With a shot percentage of 11.3%, the Jets have taken a total of 1,184 shots and faced 1,252 shots against them, leading to a save percentage of .887. Their opponents have capitalized on 140 power play opportunities (ranking 13th in the league), scoring 31 times.
In goal for the Jets is Connor Hellebuyck. Throughout his professional career, he has allowed 1,480 goals, maintaining a goals-against average of 2.53. Hellebuyck has played in 595 games, holding a save percentage of .917 over 30,171 minutes of play. With a record of 333-197-48 and 585 starts, he boasts 350 quality starts and a quality start percentage of .598. Throughout his tenure, he has faced a total of 17,800 shots, making 16,320 saves.
The Minnesota Wild recently faced the Devils, suffering a 5-2 defeat despite getting 2 goals from 22 shots on target. They had 2 power play chances, scoring once during those attempts.
This season, the Minnesota Wild have scored 145 goals, earning 61 points and achieving a points percentage of .649. They have allowed 127 goals against, with 102 coming at even strength and 25 while short-handed. The Wild have netted 110 goals at even strength and 35 (ranking 4th overall) on the power play from 154 attempts, reflecting a power play success rate of 22.73%. Having taken 1,342 shots (10th in professional hockey), their shot percentage stands at 10.80%, while conceding 1,395 shots against them. Their penalty kill stands at 77.68% against 112 opposing power plays, boasting a save percentage of 90.9%.
Guarding the goal for Minnesota will be Filip Gustavsson. He has a career record of 97-68-25 over 197 games, with a quality start percentage of 61.9%, totaling 117 quality starts. From 5,764 shots faced, he has registered 5,258 saves, reflecting a .912 save percentage. Gustavsson’s opponents average 2.68 goals per game against him, having allowed a total of 506 goals during his career while logging 9,027 minutes on the ice.
Who do you think will take the victory in tonight’s NHL matchup, either against the spread or on the moneyline?
Prediction: Go with Minnesota
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