Game Details
Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET (6:00 PM CT)
Venue: Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (home game for Winnipeg Jets)
Broadcast: ESPN+, TSN3, Fubo (regional restrictions may apply; live stream available)
This Central vs. Atlantic Division matchup features the high-flying Detroit Red Wings visiting a struggling Winnipeg Jets team. Detroit enters with momentum from a strong road record, while Winnipeg hopes to leverage home ice to snap a recent skid. With Detroit’s offensive depth clashing against Winnipeg’s goaltending, this could be a high-scoring affair despite the Jets’ defensive focus
Detroit holds a top spot in the Atlantic Division, driven by balanced scoring and solid goaltending. Winnipeg languishes near the bottom of the Central, plagued by inconsistency and injuries
Recent Team Forms
Detroit has been streaky but resilient on the road, while Winnipeg has struggled with close losses. Here’s a summary of their last five games (most recent first):
Detroit Red Wings (Form: L-W-L-W-W):
Jan 23 at Minnesota Wild: 3-4 OT Loss (Kirill Kaprizov OT winner; Red Wings rallied but fell short)
Jan 21 at Toronto Maple Leafs: 2-1 Win (Strong defensive effort; extended point streak)
Jan 18 vs. Ottawa Senators: 3-4 Loss (Power play faltered in close contest).
Jan 16 vs. San Jose Sharks: 2-4 Win? (Details limited; per logs).
Jan 13 at Boston Bruins: 0-3 Loss (Shut out; struggled offensively)
Detroit averages 3.0 goals per game recently, with a 3-2 record in their last five. They’ve earned points in 7 of their last 10, showcasing resilience despite defensive injuries
Winnipeg Jets (Form: L-W-L-W-L):
Jan 22 vs. Florida Panthers: 1-2 SO Loss (Sam Reinhart SO winner; tight defensive battle)
Jan 21 vs. St. Louis Blues: 3-1 Win (Mark Scheifele 2G, 1A; dominant performance)
Jan 19 vs. Chicago Blackhawks: Loss (details limited; per highlights)
Jan 17 (win per trends).
Jan 13 (loss).
Winnipeg averages 2.4 goals per game in this stretch, with a 2-3 record. They’ve alternated results but shown grit in low-scoring games, relying on Connor Hellebuyck
Series History
Detroit and Winnipeg (including Atlanta Thrashers history) have met over 100 times, with Detroit holding a historical edge but recent games tilting toward Winnipeg at home. Regular Season Head-to-Head: Winnipeg leads recent series 18-18-1 overall, but Detroit is 2-3 in last 5.
with an average combined score of 5.8 goals per game. Recent History: Detroit 2-3 in last 5 meetings; Winnipeg has won 4 of last 6 at home. Most Recent Meeting: December 31, 2025 – Red Wings 2-1 Win (low-scoring thriller). Trends: Games often go over (3 of last 5 over 5.5 goals); no playoff history between current iterations. This series is marked by competitive, often low-scoring battles, with home ice proving key for Winnipeg.
Injury Report
Detroit Red Wings:
Simon Edvinsson (D): Day-to-day (lower body; missed Jan 23 game, questionable for Jan 24)
No other major injuries reported; key players like Lucas Raymond and Dylan Larkin are healthy.
Winnipeg Jets:
Colin Miller (D): IR (knee; expected return Feb 25)
Neal Pionk (D): IR (lower body; expected return Jan 27)
Haydn Fleury (D): IR (upper body; ongoing from earlier incident)
Erik Salomonsson (D): Day-to-day (illness; missed Jan 20, status uncertain)
Stars like Mark Scheifele and Connor Hellebuyck are available.
Winnipeg’s blue line is depleted, potentially exposing them to Detroit’s speed.
Key Player Matchups
This game will hinge on offensive stars and goaltending duels. Here are the pivotal matchups
Dylan Larkin (Detroit, C) vs. Mark Scheifele (Winnipeg, C): Larkin, Detroit’s captain with projected 70+ points, faces Scheifele’s scoring prowess (recent 2G, 1A vs. STL). This center battle could control faceoffs and transitions
Lucas Raymond (Detroit, RW) vs. Jonathan Toews (Winnipeg, F): Raymond leads Detroit with 56 points (7 in last 4 games) and his hot streak tests Toews’ veteran two-way play (4 goals this season)
Ville Husso (Detroit, G) vs. Connor Hellebuyck (Winnipeg, G): Husso’s recent form anchors Detroit, while Hellebuyck’s elite saves (despite loss to FLA) could keep Winnipeg in it.
Moritz Seider (Detroit, D) vs. Kyle Connor (Winnipeg, LW): Seider’s defensive stability vs. Connor’s speed; key for neutral-zone control.
Detroit’s depth gives them an edge, but Winnipeg’s veterans could capitalize on injuries.
Betting Trends
Detroit Red Wings: 3-2 SU in last 5; 5-1 SU as underdog in last 6. Over in 3 of last 5 road games; 13-8-4 away ATS. Winnipeg Jets: 2-3 SU in last 5; 4-1 in last 5 games per some, but recent losses. Over in 31 of 50 games this season; 1-5-4 vs. Atlantic Division. Head-to-Head Trends: Detroit 2-3 in last 5; over in 3 of last 5 (average 6.5 goals). Jets 4-1 at home vs. Detroit in recent matchups. League trend: January 2026 games with mismatched records often go under due to defensive play.
Game Odds
Detroit Red Wings 5.5
Winnipeg Jets -125
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, January 23, 2026
