The Winnipeg Jets (20-23-6) take on the Florida Panthers (25-20-3) at Canada Life Centre on Thursday, Jan. 22 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Jets took down the St. Louis Blues 3-1 in their most recent outing, while the Panthers are coming off a 4-1 loss to the San Jose Sharks.
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Prepare for this showdown with a look at who we project to emerge with the victory in Thursday's contest.
Over the past 10 contests, the Panthers have gone 4-5-1 while putting up 22 goals against 35 goals conceded. On 34 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored six goals (17.6%).
Jets vs. Panthers Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this game expects a final tally of Jets 4, Panthers 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Jets (-111)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Jets (+1.5)
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Jets Splits and Trends
- The Jets are 2-6-8 in overtime contests on their way to a 20-23-6 overall record.
- In the 21 games Winnipeg has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 5-11-5 record (good for 15 points).
- In the six games this season the Jets scored only one goal, they lost every time.
- Winnipeg has finished 1-4-2 in the seven games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering four points).
- The Jets are 19-8-4 in the 31 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 42 points).
- In the 18 games when Winnipeg has recorded a lone power-play goal, it picked up 21 points after finishing 10-7-1.
- In the 18 games when it outshot its opponent, Winnipeg is 5-11-2 (12 points).
- The Jets' opponents have had more shots in 30 games. The Jets finished 15-12-3 in those contests (33 points).
Panthers Splits and Trends
- The Panthers (25-20-3 overall) have posted a record of 3-3-6 in games that have required OT this season.
- In the 13 games Florida has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 24 points.
- Across the 11 games this season the Panthers finished with only one goal, they have earned three points.
- Florida has earned six points (2-6-2 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
- The Panthers have scored three or more goals in 26 games, earning 44 points from those contests.
- This season, Florida has recorded a lone power-play goal in 19 games and registered 23 points with a record of 11-7-1.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Florida is 15-13-3 (33 points).
- The Panthers have been outshot by opponents in 17 games, going 10-7-0 to register 20 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Jets Rank | Jets AVG | Panthers AVG | Panthers Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th | 2.98 | Goals Scored | 3 | 19th |
| 16th | 3.06 | Goals Allowed | 3.31 | 25th |
| 24th | 26.3 | Shots | 29.1 | 7th |
| 14th | 27.9 | Shots Allowed | 26.1 | 6th |
| 15th | 20.29% | Power Play % | 18.18% | 22nd |
| 18th | 78.95% | Penalty Kill % | 82.21% | 9th |
Jets vs. Panthers Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba
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