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The Winnipeg Jets (3-0) hit the ice against the San Jose Sharks (0-2-2) during Friday's NHL slate, starting at 8:00 PM ET at Canada Life Centre and broadcast on ESPN+.
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Jets vs. Sharks: Oct. 18 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, October 18, 2024
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Venue: Canada Life Centre
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Jets' 2023-24 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.16 | 15th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.41 | 1st |
| Shots | 30.3 | 17th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.6 | 11th |
| Power Play % | 18.75% | 22nd |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.13% | 21st |
Sharks' 2023-24 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.20 | 31st |
| Goals Allowed | 3.98 | 32nd |
| Shots | 25.2 | 32nd |
| Shots Allowed | 35.1 | 32nd |
| Power Play % | 20.19% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.40% | 28th |
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Jets vs. Sharks Top Players
Jets
- Mark Scheifele was imperative to Winnipeg's offense last season, recording 72 points in 74 games.
- Joshua Morrissey was another of Winnipeg's key contributors last season, posting 69 total points (10 goals and 59 assists).
- Winnipeg's scoring effort last season was aided by Nikolaj Ehlers' 69 points, including 36 assists.
- In the 60 games Connor Hellebuyck played a season ago, his save percentage was .921, fifth-best in the league.
Sharks
- Mikael Granlund racked up 60 points (0.9 per game) for San Jose last season, with 12 goals and 48 assists in 69 games (playing 20:57 per game).
- Tyler Toffoli was a key piece of the offense for San Jose with 55 total points last season. He scored 33 goals and added 22 assists in 79 games.
- San Jose's William Eklund was among the leaders on the team with 45 total points (16 goals and 29 assists).
- Mackenzie Blackwood was 10-25-4 last season, allowing 140 goals (3.4 goals against average) with an .899 save percentage (40th in the league).
Jets vs. Sharks Injury Report
Jets
David Gustafsson: Questionable (Lower Body),
Ville Heinola: Out (Ankle),
Logan Stanley: Out (Knee),
Jaret Anderson-Dolan: Out (Undisclosed)
Sharks
Marc-Edouard Vlasic: Out (Back),
Macklin Celebrini: Out (Lower Body),
Shakir Mukhamadullin: Out (Lower Body),
Thomas Bordeleau: Out (Lower Body),
William Eklund: Questionable (Upper Body),
Igor Chernyshov: Out (Shoulder),
Lucas Carlsson: Out (Undisclosed),
Logan Couture: Out (Groin)
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Jets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2024 | Oilers | W 6-0 | Away |
| 10/11/2024 | Blackhawks | W 2-1 | Home |
| 10/13/2024 | Wild | W 2-1 | Home |
| 10/18/2024 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 10/20/2024 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 10/22/2024 | Blues | - | Away |
| 10/24/2024 | Kraken | - | Away |
Sharks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12/2024 | Ducks | L 2-0 | Home |
| 10/15/2024 | Stars | L 3-2 | Away |
| 10/17/2024 | Blackhawks | L 4-2 | Away |
| 10/18/2024 | Jets | - | Away |
| 10/20/2024 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 10/22/2024 | Ducks | - | Away |
| 10/24/2024 | Kings | - | Away |