- Matchup: Florida Panthers vs Winnipeg Jets
- Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Venue: Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, MB
- Broadcast: TSN3
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The Winnipeg Jets (20-23-6) are set to take on the Florida Panthers (25-20-3) at Canada Life Centre this Thursday evening.
In their previous match, the Florida Panthers suffered a disappointing 4-1 loss to the Sharks. During this game, they spent a total of 19 minutes in the penalty box. Offensively, the Panthers struggled, managing to score only once on 36 shots, despite having three power play opportunities where they failed to convert.
As for their scoring record, the Florida Panthers have tallied 144 goals this season (ranking 20th in the league) while conceding 159. Currently, they sit with 53 points and have a points percentage of .552. The Panthers have had 175 chances on the power play, converting 32 of those for an 18.29% success rate. When playing at even strength, they have allowed 130 goals but have netted 112 themselves. Florida has attempted 1,396 shots on goal with a shooting accuracy of 10.3%. Opponents have unleashed 1,261 shots against them, resulting in a save percentage of .874. The Panthers’ opponents have capitalized on 29 goals from 163 power play attempts (the fourth highest in the league).
The expected starter in goal for Florida is Sergei Bobrovsky. Throughout his NHL career, he has faced 1,971 goals against him, averaging 2.55 goals per game over 788 career games. Bobrovsky boasts a save percentage of .913, having played 40,045 minutes on the ice. His record stands at 448 wins, 257 losses, and 58 ties. He has recorded 446 quality starts, with a quality start rate of .576 and has saved 20,649 out of 22,620 shots against him.
On the other side, the Winnipeg Jets recently triumphed over the Blues, winning 3-1. In that game, Winnipeg found the back of the net three times from 16 shots and succeeded on two of their three power play attempts.
The Jets have scored 118 goals at even strength and 28 goals while enjoying a power play advantage, which ranks 20th in the league. They have taken 1,291 shots so far this season (26th in the league) and have an 11.31% shooting percentage. Defensively, Winnipeg has allowed 1,370 shots against them this year. They have scored a total of 146 goals and achieved 46 points, maintaining a points percentage of .469. Opponents have scored 150 goals against Winnipeg, distributed between 118 at even strength and 32 while on the penalty kill. The Jets have had 138 power play opportunities, converting at a rate of 20.29%. Their penalty kill efficiency is at 78.95%, saving 89.1% of shots faced.
In goal for Winnipeg will be Connor Hellebuyck. He has made 16,407 saves out of 17,894 shots for a commendable save percentage of .917. Hellebuyck has a career record of 334 wins, 198 losses, and 49 ties, having played 598 games. He has been the starting goalie in 588 contests, compiling 30,179 minutes with a quality start percentage of 59.9%, recording 352 quality starts overall. Opponents average 2.53 goals per game against him, having scored 1,487 goals in total.
Will the Winnipeg Jets secure a victory tonight against the spread or on the moneyline?
Prediction: Go with Winnipeg
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