- Matchup: Winnipeg Jets vs Pittsburgh Penguins
- Date: Monday, October 5, 2026
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA
- Broadcast: TSN3, Sportsnet Pittsburgh
- Betting Odds: Jets (+143) Penguins (-170)
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The Winnipeg Jets (0-0-1) are heading to PPG Paints Arena on Monday to face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins (2-0-0). The betting line for this contest lists Winnipeg at +143, while Pittsburgh opens at -170. The over/under for the match is set at 6.5.
The Winnipeg Jets aim to address some concerns following their narrow 4-3 loss to the Bruins in their last game. In this match, they spent 11 minutes in penalties. Although the Jets displayed average offensive performance, they capitalized on 1 out of 3 power play opportunities, scoring once from a total of 33 shots.
Regarding their offensive capabilities, the Winnipeg Jets have netted 3 goals so far this season (ranking 29th in the league) while allowing 4 goals against. They currently hold a single point with a points percentage of .500. The Jets have had 3 power play opportunities, successfully scoring once, translating to a 33.33% conversion rate. At even strength, they have conceded 4 goals while scoring 2. With a total of 33 shots taken, their shooting percentage sits at 9.1%. They have faced 30 shots and hold a save percentage of .867, while their opponents have recorded 2 power play chances without scoring (32nd in the league).
In goal for the Jets is Clay Stevenson, who has faced 13 goals against him in his professional playing career, resulting in a goals against average of 2.60. Having played 5 games, Stevenson holds a save percentage of .906 after 12 minutes in net. He has a career record of 3-2-0, starting in all 5 games with 2 quality starts, equating to a quality start percentage of .400. Throughout his career, he has faced 139 shots and made 126 saves.
Last time out, the Penguins secured a thrilling 6-5 victory against the Canadiens, converting 2 out of 4 power play opportunities. They scored 6 goals on 30 shots in that game.
The Penguins have scored 9 goals at even strength and 4 goals on the power play (ranking 2nd overall). With 68 shots attempted (8th in the league) and a shooting percentage of 19.12%, they have allowed 44 shots against. This season, the Penguins have amassed a total of 13 goals, 4 points, and a perfect points percentage of 1.000, having conceded 5 goals in total—5 at even strength and none while short-handed. The team has had 8 power play chances, achieving a success rate of 50.00% and maintaining a 100.00% penalty kill rate against 5 attempts from opponents, while boasting an 88.6% save percentage.
Arturs Silovs will be guarding the Penguins’ net. His career stats show he has allowed an average of 3.05 goals per game, with 177 goals against him overall. Silovs has a quality start rate of 48.3% and has achieved 28 quality starts in his official career. Having started in 58 games, he has logged 144 minutes, translating to a 29-20-10 career record. He has made 1,362 saves out of 1,539 shots faced, yielding a save percentage of .885.
Who do you think will win this NHL matchup—will it be the spread or the moneyline in favor of?
Pick: Back Winnipeg (+143)
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