- Matchup: Colorado Avalanche vs Winnipeg Jets
- Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
- Venue: Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, MB
- Broadcast: TSN3
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The Colorado Avalanche (44-11-9) are set to visit Canada Life Centre this Saturday to take on the Winnipeg Jets (26-28-10).
In their previous game, the Colorado Avalanche secured a decisive 5-1 victory against the Kraken, showcasing a strong offensive performance. They managed to convert 5 out of 26 shot attempts and scored 1 goal from 3 power play opportunities. Colorado spent 4 minutes in penalties during the match.
At even strength, the Avalanche have allowed 123 goals while scoring 209 of their own. Opponents have had 184 power play chances against them (ranked 19th in the league) and scored 32 goals during those plays. The Avalanche have excelled in scoring, amassing 243 goals this season (1st in the NHL) while conceding 155. With 2,171 total shots, their shooting percentage stands at 11.2%. This season, they have accrued 97 points with a points percentage of .758. On defense, Colorado has allowed 1,706 shots, achieving a save percentage of .909. The team has had 209 power play opportunities, finding the net on 34 occasions for a success rate of 16.27%.
Between the pipes for the Avalanche will be Mackenzie Blackwood. Throughout his career, he has faced 763 goals and maintains a goals-against average of 2.90. Blackwood has participated in 280 games, registering a save percentage of .906 across 13,420 minutes of ice time. With a career record of 121-110-29, he has logged 149 quality starts, resulting in a quality start percentage of .567, while facing 8,105 shots and making 7,342 saves.
In their last contest, the Winnipeg Jets faced the Rangers but fell short in a 6-3 defeat. They scored 3 goals from 26 shot attempts and had 1 power play opportunity without finding the back of the net.
This season, the Jets have managed 149 goals at even strength and 32 power play goals (ranked 26th in the NHL). With 1,697 shots taken (24th overall), their shooting percentage is 10.67%. They have allowed their opponents 1,787 shots, bringing their total goals against to 181, with a points total of 62 and a points percentage of .484. The Jets have conceded 197 goals, including 158 at even strength and 39 while short-handed. With 177 power play opportunities, they have a conversion rate of 18.08% and a penalty kill percentage of 78.69%, defending against 183 chances, while their save percentage stands at 89.0%.
On the other end, Connor Hellebuyck will be in net for the Jets. With a career record of 338-203-53 over 611 games, Hellebuyck boasts a quality start percentage of 59.7%, with 359 quality starts to his name. He has achieved 16,729 saves out of 18,255 shots faced, resulting in a save percentage of .916. Throughout his career, he has yielded an average of 2.54 goals per game, totaling 1,526 goals against, while starting in 601 games for a total of 30,211 minutes played.
Will tonight’s NHL matchup favor the Avalanche or the Jets in terms of the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Go with Colorado
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