- Matchup: Winnipeg Jets vs Boston Bruins
- Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
- Venue: TD Garden, Boston, MA
- Broadcast: NESN
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The Winnipeg Jets (28-28-11) travel to TD Garden this Thursday, aiming to secure a victory against the Boston Bruins (37-23-8).
In their latest outing, the Winnipeg Jets demonstrated a solid effort, finishing with a 3-3 draw against the Predators. Throughout the game, Winnipeg accrued 2 penalty minutes, showcasing an average offensive performance. They capitalized on one of their four power play opportunities and managed to score on 3 out of 39 shots on goal.
This season, Winnipeg’s opponents have been given 187 power play chances, placing them 22nd in the league, converting 40 goals in those situations. The Jets have faced 1,870 shots and boast a save percentage of .891. Offensively, Winnipeg has recorded 1,770 shots with a shooting percentage of 10.7%. When playing at even strength, they’ve allowed 163 goals while scoring 157. With 185 power play opportunities, they have converted 33 goals, resulting in a conversion rate of 17.84%. The Jets currently sit at 67 points, maintaining a points percentage of .500, having scored 190 goals (ranked 24th in the NHL) while conceding 203.
Connor Hellebuyck is expected to guard the net for Winnipeg. In his career, he has faced 1,530 goals, averaging 2.54 goals against per game across 613 appearances. With a save percentage of .916 over 30,216 minutes, he has an overall record of 339 wins, 203 losses, and 54 overtime losses, with 360 quality starts, yielding a quality start percentage of .597. Hellebuyck has faced 18,307 shots, securing 16,777 saves during his career.
On the other side, the Boston Bruins faced off against the Canadiens in their previous match and suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat. They had 4 power play opportunities but managed to convert only 1 of those, scoring 2 goals from 28 shots on net.
This season, the Bruins have amassed 221 goals, earned 82 points, and hold a points percentage of .603. They have allowed 211 goals against, including 158 at even strength and 53 while shorthanded. Boston has scored 172 goals at even strength and 49 on the power play, which ranks them 5th in the league. With 206 power play opportunities, they have a conversion rate of 23.79%, while attempting 1,857 shots (20th in the league) and achieving an 11.90% shooting percentage. Their opponents have launched 2,032 shots against them, and they’ve killed off 77.82% of their penalties from 239 power play opportunities, maintaining a save percentage of 89.6%.
In goal for Boston will be Jeremy Swayman, who has allowed an average of 2.62 goals per game, with a total of 594 goals against in his career. He has achieved 61.7% quality starts, totaling 140 quality games among his 227 starts that have contributed to 10,181 minutes on the ice. Swayman’s career record stands at 127 wins, 76 losses, and 26 overtime losses, appearing in 235 contests, with 5,954 saves from 6,548 shots for a .909 save percentage.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NHL clash against the spread or the money line?
Prediction: Bet on Boston
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