The Winnipeg Jets (25-10-1) take the ice against the Ottawa Senators (18-14-2) in NHL play on Saturday, starting at 7:00 PM ET at Canada Life Centre and broadcast on ESPN+. The Jets are second in the Western Conference (51 points), and the Senators are eighth in the Eastern Conference (38 points).
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Jets vs. Senators: Dec. 28 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, December 28, 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+
Jets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.69 | 2nd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.47 | 2nd |
| Shots | 28.6 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.1 | 23rd |
| Power Play % | 32.14% | 1st |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.38% | 18th |
Senators' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.09 | 14th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.85 | 12th |
| Shots | 30.1 | 8th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.5 | 11th |
| Power Play % | 23.68% | 9th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.32% | 22nd |
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Jets vs. Senators Top Players
Jets
- Kyle Connor has been imperative to Winnipeg's offense this season, registering 47 points in 36 games.
- With 21 goals and 21 assists, Mark Scheifele is one of the most important offensive options for Winnipeg with his 42 points (1.2 per game).
- Winnipeg's offensive effort is aided by Joshua Morrissey's 42 points. He's contributed 30 assists.
- In the 28 games Connor Hellebuyck has played this season, his save percentage is .927, the third-best in the league.
Senators
- Tim Stutzle has racked up 39 points (1.1 per game) for Ottawa, with 11 goals and 28 assists in 34 games (playing 19:57 per game).
- Drake Batherson is one of the impact players on offense for Ottawa with 34 total points (one per game), with 13 goals and 21 assists in 34 games.
- Brady Tkachuk is a top player on offense for Ottawa with 16 goals and 15 assists.
- Linus Ullmark is 12-7-2 this season, amassing 550 saves and allowing 51 goals (2.4 goals against average) with a .915 save percentage (seventh-best in the league).
Jets vs. Senators Injury Report
Jets
Dylan Samberg: Out (Foot),
Haydn Fleury: Out (Knee)
Senators
Anton Forsberg: Out (Lower Body),
Michael Amadio: Questionable (Head),
Linus Ullmark: Questionable (Back),
Artem Zub: Out (Foot),
David Perron: Out (Upper Body)
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Jets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2024 | Ducks | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/21/2024 | Wild | W 5-0 | Home |
| 12/23/2024 | Maple Leafs | W 5-2 | Away |
| 12/28/2024 | Senators | - | Home |
| 12/30/2024 | Predators | - | Home |
| 12/31/2024 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 1/2/2025 | Ducks | - | Home |
Senators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2024 | Flames | W 3-2 | Away |
| 12/21/2024 | Canucks | W 5-4 | Away |
| 12/22/2024 | Oilers | L 3-1 | Away |
| 12/28/2024 | Jets | - | Away |
| 12/29/2024 | Wild | - | Away |
| 1/2/2025 | Stars | - | Away |
| 1/3/2025 | Blues | - | Away |