- Matchup: Winnipeg Jets vs Pittsburgh Penguins
- Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA
- Broadcast: Sportsnet Pittsburgh
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This Saturday, the Winnipeg Jets (28-28-11) will visit the PPG Paints Arena, aiming to secure a victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins (34-18-16).
The Winnipeg Jets showcased a solid effort in their recent game, which ended in a 3-3 draw against the Predators. In that matchup, they spent 2 minutes in the penalty box. They capitalized on 1 of 4 power play opportunities, reflecting a moderate offensive performance. Overall, the Jets managed to score on 3 out of 39 shots they took.
At even strength, the Jets have conceded 163 goals while scoring 157 themselves. Their opponents have generated a total of 187 power play attempts (ranked 23rd in the league), converting 40 of those into goals. This season, the Jets have netted 190 goals (24th overall) while allowing 203. With 1,770 total shots on goal, their shooting percentage stands at 10.7%. Currently, the team holds 67 points with a points percentage of .500. The Jets have faced 1,870 shots against them, earning a save percentage of .891. They’ve had 185 power play chances and scored 33 goals, resulting in a conversion rate of 17.84%.
Connor Hellebuyck will be tending the goal for Winnipeg. Throughout his professional career, he has achieved 360 quality starts, boasting a quality start percentage of .597. His current save percentage is .916 over 30,216 minutes of ice time. Hellebuyck has encountered 18,307 shots, successfully saving 16,777 of them. He has allowed 1,530 goals, averaging 2.54 goals against per game. With a career record of 339 wins, 203 losses, and 54 overtime losses, he has started in 603 games during his NHL journey.
In their last outing, the Penguins faced the Hurricanes, where they fell short with a score of 6-5. The Penguins managed to score 5 goals from 35 shots on target, securing 1 goal on 4 power play opportunities.
Pittsburgh has taken 1,977 shots (9th in the NHL) with an impressive shooting percentage of 11.84%, while allowing 1,866 shots against. They have an 84.16% penalty kill rate, facing 202 power play opportunities against them, and their save percentage currently sits at 89.3%. The Penguins have enjoyed 195 power play chances, converting at a rate of 25.13%. At even strength, they have tallied 185 goals along with 49 power play goals (ranking 5th in the league). Overall, the Penguins have conceded 200 goals, split between 168 at even strength and 32 while shorthanded. On the season, they boast a total of 234 goals, 84 points, and a points percentage of .618.
Stuart Skinner will be the goaltender for Pittsburgh. He has accumulated 5,313 saves out of 5,885 shots against, achieving a save percentage of .903. Over his career, he holds a record of 118 wins, 67 losses, and 23 overtime losses, appearing in 216 games. Skinner has started 210 of those games, amassing 9,325 minutes on the ice. His quality start rate stands at 54.8%, with 115 quality starts throughout his professional career. The opponents have averaged 2.72 goals per game against him, with a total of 572 goals allowed.
Which team will claim victory in tonight’s NHL showdown: the spread or moneyline?
Pick: Go with Winnipeg
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