Venue & Game Details
Location: Canada Life Centre, 300 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3C 5S4
Time: 1:30 p.m. ET / 10:30 a.m. PT
Broadcast: ESPN+
Team Records & Recent Form
Los Angeles Kings (1-1-0): Split their first two games, alternating win/loss results. Strong defensive structure carried over from last season, but power-play efficiency remains a concern.
Winnipeg Jets (0-1-0): Dropped their opener 5–4 to Dallas despite a Kyle Connor hat trick. Winnipeg was one of the NHL’s best home teams last season (36-8-4 at Canada Life Centre).
Recent Form (last 5 games, including preseason):
Kings: W–L–W–L–W
Jets: L–W–L–W–L
Injury Report
Kings: No major injuries reported.
Jets: Cole Perfetti listed as week-to-week (upper body). Jonathan Toews day-to-day, status uncertain.
Key Player Matchups
Kyle Connor (WPG) vs. Adrian Kempe (LAK): Both are elite finishers; Connor’s speed and shot volume vs. Kempe’s two-way play will be pivotal.
Mark Scheifele (WPG) vs. Anze Kopitar (LAK): Veteran centers anchoring top lines; faceoff control and defensive responsibility will dictate tempo.
Connor Hellebuyck (WPG) vs. Cam Talbot (LAK): Goaltending duel between a perennial Vezina candidate and a steady veteran presence.
Series History
All-time head-to-head: Winnipeg leads narrowly in recent seasons, especially at home.
2024–25 season series: Jets won 2 of 3 meetings, outscoring LA 9–6.
Betting Trends:
Winnipeg games went Over 5.5 goals in 43 of 95 contests last season.
Kings games went Over in 41 of 88 contests.
Jets were the NHL’s top-ranked defense last season (2.3 GA/G), while Kings ranked second (2.5 GA/G).
Despite elite defenses, both teams combined for 6.4 goals per game last season, above this total.
The Jets enter desperate to avoid an 0-2 start, leaning on Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele to break through against LA’s disciplined structure. The Kings counter with Kopitar and Kempe, but their inconsistent power play could be exposed against Winnipeg’s elite penalty kill. With home-ice advantage and offensive depth, the Jets are positioned to secure their first win of the season.
Game Odds
Los Angeles Kings 5.5
Winnipeg Jets – 135
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, October 10, 2025
