- Matchup: Montreal Canadiens vs Winnipeg Jets
- Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026
- Venue: Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, MB
- Broadcast: TSN3
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The Winnipeg Jets (22-25-8) are set to take on the Montreal Canadiens (31-17-8) at the Canada Life Centre this Wednesday.
The Montreal Canadiens recently faced a tough match, suffering a narrow 4-3 loss to the Wild. Their offensive performance was average during this game, with only 3 goals from 20 shots. They had one power play chance but failed to convert. Overall, Montreal spent 6 minutes in the penalty box during this contest.
This season, the Montreal Canadiens have demonstrated a strong scoring ability with 192 goals, ranking 3rd in the NHL, while allowing 182 goals against. They currently hold 70 points with a points percentage of .625. With 161 power play opportunities, they capitalized on 38, achieving a 23.60% success rate. While playing at even strength, they conceded 140 goals, scoring 154 themselves. The team has taken 1,469 shots, boasting a shooting percentage of 13.1%. Defensively, they have faced 1,522 shots with a save percentage of .880. Opponents have attempted 182 power plays (4th in the league), scoring 42 goals during those chances.
In goal for the Canadiens will be Sam Montembeault. Throughout his career, he has recorded 107 quality starts, with a quality start percentage of .514. His overall save percentage stands at .896 over 10,969 minutes of play. Montembeault has faced 6,633 shots against him, making 5,945 saves. He has conceded 688 goals, resulting in a goals against average of 3.31 per game. His record is 89-92-30, having started in 208 of the 228 games he has played.
The Winnipeg Jets’ most recent encounter ended in a 4-3 defeat against the Stars. In this game, they had 3 power play opportunities, converting one. The Jets scored 3 goals while taking 27 shots on goal.
Winnipeg currently sits 26th in the league with 1,434 total shots and an 11.02% shooting percentage, allowing 1,543 shots from opponents. Their penalty kill rate is 79.39% against 165 power play attempts, and they have a save percentage of 89.1%. On the power play, they have recorded 153 opportunities, with an 18.95% success rate. At even strength, the Jets have netted 129 goals and scored 29 goals (22nd in the league) on the power play, while allowing 168 goals overall, comprising 134 at even strength and 34 while short-handed. For the season, the Winnipeg Jets have accumulated 158 goals, earning 52 points and a points percentage of .473.
Patrolling the crease for Winnipeg is Connor Hellebuyck. He has faced an average of 2.53 goals per game over his career, conceding a total of 1,502 goals. Hellebuyck’s quality start percentage is 59.9%, with 355 quality starts to his name. He has been a starting goalie in 593 games, accumulating 30,191 minutes on the ice. His career record stands at 335-200-51 across 603 games. Hellebuyck has made 16,535 saves from 18,037 shots, resulting in a .917 save percentage.
Who do you think will win tonight’s game? Will it be against the spread or the moneyline?
Prediction: Opt for Montreal
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