The Winnipeg Jets (23-10-1) host the Minnesota Wild (20-9-4) during Saturday's NHL slate, starting at 7:00 PM ET at Canada Life Centre and broadcast on ESPN+. The Jets rank first in the Western Conference with 47 points and the Wild are third in the Western Conference with 44 points.
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Jets vs. Wild: Dec. 21 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, December 21, 2024
- Time: 7:00 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' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.62 | 3rd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.56 | 2nd |
| Shots | 28.8 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.5 | 23rd |
| Power Play % | 31.43% | 1st |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.89% | 19th |
Wild's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 17th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.61 | 5th |
| Shots | 28.6 | 17th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.6 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 18.6% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 70% | 30th |
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Jets vs. Wild Top Players
Jets
- A leading offensive player this season for Winnipeg, Kyle Connor has recorded 42 points.
- With 18 goals and 20 assists, Mark Scheifele is one of the most important offensive options for Winnipeg with his 38 points (1.1 per game).
- Through 34 games, Joshua Morrissey has proven himself as a contributor for Winnipeg. He has 30 points (three goals and 27 assists).
- Across 26 games played, Connor Hellebuyck has a goaltending record of 20-5-1. During those games, he's allowed 56 goals while recording 697 saves.
Wild
- Kirill Kaprizov has scored 22 goals (0.7 per game) and collected 27 assists (0.8 per game), fueling the Minnesota offense with 49 total points (1.5 per game). He takes 3.4 shots per game, shooting 19.6%.
- Matthew Boldy has collected 30 points this season, with 13 goals and 17 assists.
- Marco Rossi has scored 12 goals on the season, chipping in 15 assists.
- Filip Gustavsson has a 14-5-3 record this season, with a .922 save percentage (fifth-best in the league). He has 581 saves, and has given up 49 goals (2.2 goals against average).
Jets vs. Wild Injury Report
Jets
Dylan Samberg: Out (Foot),
David Gustafsson: Questionable (Illness),
Logan Stanley: Out (Lower Body)
Wild
Troy Grosenick: Out For Season (Knee),
Joel Eriksson Ek: Out (Lower Body),
Jakub Lauko: Out (Lower Body),
Jacob Middleton: Out (Upper Body),
Yakov Trenin: Out (Upper Body),
Filip Gustavsson: Out (Lower Body)
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Jets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14/2024 | Canadiens | W 4-2 | Home |
| 12/17/2024 | Sharks | W 4-3 | Away |
| 12/18/2024 | Ducks | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/21/2024 | Wild | - | Home |
| 12/23/2024 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 12/28/2024 | Senators | - | Home |
| 12/30/2024 | Predators | - | Home |
Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2024 | Golden Knights | L 3-2 | Home |
| 12/18/2024 | Panthers | L 6-1 | Home |
| 12/20/2024 | Utah Hockey Club | L 2-1 | Home |
| 12/21/2024 | Jets | - | Away |
| 12/23/2024 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 12/27/2024 | Stars | - | Away |
| 12/29/2024 | Senators | - | Home |