Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba
TV/Streaming: TSN3 (Canada), MSGSN (US)
This is the first meeting of the 2026-27 season between the teams. The Devils sit near the top of the Metropolitan Division with strong form, while the Jets are mid-pack in the Central and have been inconsistent, though they enter on a modest three-game winning streak. A major storyline is the return of former Jets star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (now with New Jersey after an October trade), but he will not start. Jake Allen is expected in net for the Devils.
Current Player Rosters / Key Personnel
Devils forwards (key names): Jack Hughes (C, leading scorer with strong production), Nico Hischier (C), Jesper Bratt (LW), Timo Meier (RW, recent multi-goal game), Arseni Gritsyuk, Luke Evangelista, Connor Brown, Evan Rodrigues, Cody Glass, Jesper Boqvist, Amadeus Lombardi, others.
Devils defense: Luke Hughes, Dougie Hamilton, Brett Pesce, Jonas Siegenthaler, Declan Chisholm, Johnathan Kovacevic, Brenden Dillon.
Devils goalies: Jake Allen (projected starter), Connor Hellebuyck (backup; 5-0-0, 1.96 GAA, .913 SV% in limited action).
Jets forwards (key names): Kyle Connor (team goals leader), Mark Scheifele, Gabriel Vilardi, Cole Perfetti, Adam Lowry, Dawson Mercer, Alex Iafallo, Morgan Barron, others.
Jets defense: Neal Pionk, Dylan Samberg, Dylan DeMelo, Mario Ferraro, others (Josh Morrissey questionable/day-to-day).
Jets goalies: Stuart Skinner (primary starter recently).
Injury Reports
Devils:
Anthony Mantha (RW): Day-to-day (neck; high-stick injury).
Seamus Casey (D): Out (knee surgery; longer-term).
Jets:
Nick Bjugstad (C/F): Out (pectoral; longer-term/LTIR).
Vladislav Namestnikov (C): Out (undisclosed).
Josh Morrissey (D): Day-to-day/upper body or wrist (status uncertain; missed recent action).
Elias Salomonsson (D): Out (personal).
Additional depth/scratches possible (e.g., reports of other limited availability).
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Jack Hughes / Devils skill lines vs. Jets top defense (Pionk/Samberg group): Hughes has been highly productive (points leaders include strong recent output). The Devils’ speed and transition game will test Winnipeg’s blue line, especially if Morrissey is limited or out.
Kyle Connor / Mark Scheifele vs. Devils top pair (Pesce/Luke Hughes or Hamilton pairings): Connor leads Jets scoring; Scheifele provides playmaking. New Jersey’s structured defense and expected starter Allen will need to limit high-danger chances.
Special teams battle: Devils PP ~19.3% (mid-pack), PK weaker (~67.6%). Jets PP ~21.8%, PK ~71.7%. Faceoff edge leans slightly to New Jersey in some metrics.
Goaltending: Allen (more starts, mixed numbers) vs. Skinner. Hellebuyck’s presence on the bench adds emotional weight but no on-ice impact.
Recent Team Forms
Devils: Excellent. 9-1-0 in last 10 (including recent shutout win at Toronto with Meier’s two goals and Hellebuyck’s strong outing). Averaging strong offensive output (~3.6+ GF/GP overall, better recently) while tightening defensively in the hot streak. Road record solid within the overall mark.
Jets: 3-6-1 in last 10 overall but riding a three-game win streak (including recent home and road victories). Offense has been streaky (better when scoring 3+); home record mixed (around 3-4-1 or similar). Defensive metrics lag (higher GA/GP).
Series History
All-time (including franchise history with Atlanta Thrashers era where relevant): Relatively even, with Devils holding a slight edge in some tallies (~35-32-3-5 or similar depending on exact counting). Recent years have favored Winnipeg in several meetings (e.g., Jets took both 2025-26 encounters and several prior). Season series this year: 0-0. No playoff history between the clubs.
The Devils’ superior overall play, scoring depth (Hughes, Hischier, Bratt, Meier, etc.), and recent momentum should edge a competitive game. Jets will push at home with Connor/Scheifele capable of generating offense and a possible boost from the Hellebuyck storyline, but New Jersey’s structure and transition game favor them in a one-goal decision. Overtime is possible given the competitiveness.
Game Odds
New Jersey Devils – 143
Winnipeg Jets 6
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Monday, November 9, 2026
