The New Jersey Devils (22-20-2) travel to face the struggling Winnipeg Jets (16-22-5) in a cross-conference matchup. The Devils sit in sixth place in the Metropolitan Division with 46 points, showing inconsistency but flashes of offensive potential. The Jets, last in the Central Division with 37 points, recently snapped an 11-game losing streak but remain plagued by defensive issues and injuries. This game offers New Jersey a chance to build momentum on the road, while Winnipeg looks to string together wins at home.
Venue
The game will be held at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Puckdrop is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. ET.
Broadcast details include NHL Network, TSN3 (regional for Jets), and MSGSN (regional for Devils).
Recent Team Forms
Both teams have struggled lately, but the Jets’ woes are more pronounced.
New Jersey Devils (Last 10 Games: 3-6-1)
The Devils have alternated wins and losses, with poor defensive play allowing 3.4 goals per game in this stretch. Their offense has been carried by top lines but lacks depth scoring.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
| Jan 10, 2026 | vs. PIT | L 1-4 |
| Jan 8, 2026 | @ NYR | W 3-2 |
| Jan 6, 2026 | vs. BOS | L 2-5 |
| Jan 4, 2026 | @ PHI | L 0-1 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | vs. WSH | W 4-3 (OT) |
| Dec 30, 2025 | @ TOR | L 1-3 |
| Dec 28, 2025 | vs. CAR | W 5-2 |
| Dec 26, 2025 | @ CBJ | L 3-4 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | vs. NYI | L 2-3 (SO) |
| Dec 21, 2025 | @ BUF | L 1-2 |
Key trend: New Jersey is 2-5-0 in their last seven road games, but they’ve won two of their last three overall.
Winnipeg Jets (Last 10 Games: 1-8-1)
The Jets snapped an 11-game losing streak with a convincing win but have been outscored 38-22 in their last 10. Goaltending and injuries have been major factors in their slide.
| Date | Opponent | Result |
| Jan 9, 2026 | vs. LAK | W 5-1 |
| Jan 8, 2026 | vs. EDM | L 3-4 |
| Jan 6, 2026 | @ DET | L 1-2 |
| Jan 3, 2026 | vs. OTT | L 2-4 |
| Jan 1, 2026 | @ MIN | L 0-3 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | vs. STL | L 1-5 (SO) |
| Dec 28, 2025 | @ CHI | L 3-4 |
| Dec 26, 2025 | vs. NSH | L 2-3 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | @ DAL | L 1-4 |
| Dec 21, 2025 | vs. COL | L 4-5 (OT) |
Key trend: Winnipeg is 3-7-0 at home in their last 10, but Mark Scheifele’s two-goal performance in the recent win signals potential offensive revival.
Injury Report
New Jersey Devils
Stefan Noesen (F): Out (knee surgery) – Expected to miss several weeks.
Zack MacEwen (F): Out for season (ACL surgery) – Placed on IR, return not expected until 2026-27 season.
Johnathan Kovacevic (D): Probable (knee) – Expected to make his season debut after offseason surgery; feels good and practiced fully.
Dougie Hamilton (D): Healthy scratch – Not injury-related, but will sit out this game.
The Devils are monitoring five players total, but most are day-to-day and not expected to impact the lineup significantly.
Winnipeg Jets
Haydn Fleury (D): Out (upper body) – Suffered broken nose and bruised back; on IR, expected return around Jan. 15.
Neal Pionk (D): Day-to-day (foot) – Questionable for the game; missed recent practices.
Morgan Barron (C): Day-to-day (upper body) – Also questionable; limited in practice.
Fleury has been out since early January, and the Jets’ blue line is thin, contributing to their defensive struggles.
Key Player Matchups
Jack Hughes (NJ F) vs. Josh Morrissey (WPG D): Hughes leads the Devils with 45 points (18G, 27A) and thrives on speed. Morrissey, Winnipeg’s top defenseman (28 points), must contain him to limit odd-man rushes.
Nico Hischier (NJ C) vs. Mark Scheifele (WPG C): Faceoff specialists clash; Hischier (52% faceoff win rate) vs. Scheifele (49%), who just scored twice in the Jets’ win. Expect this center matchup to dictate possession.
Jesper Bratt (NJ F) vs. Kyle Connor (WPG F): Sniper duel – Bratt (20G) and Connor (19G) are volume shooters. Whichever gets more power-play time could swing the game.
Goaltending: Jacob Markstrom (NJ) vs. Connor Hellebuyck (WPG): Markstrom (2.85 GAA, .905 SV%) has been steady; Hellebuyck (3.15 GAA, .890 SV%) is rebounding after a rough stretch but allowed 4+ goals in five of his last 10 starts.
Projected starters: Markstrom for Devils, Hellebuyck for Jets.
Series History
The Devils and Jets (including Atlanta Thrashers era) have met 74 times, with Winnipeg holding a 35-32-7 edge overall. In the last 10 meetings, New Jersey is 6-3-1, including wins in four of the last five. At Canada Life Centre, the Jets are 4-3-0 in their last seven home games vs. the Devils. Recent games average 5.8 goals, trending over. All-time, New Jersey has won four-straight in Winnipeg from 2010-2011 but has split recent series.
Betting Trends
Winnipeg is 3-2 in their last 5 games but 1-9 in their previous 10 before that. New Jersey is 4-6 as road underdogs this season. Jets are 2-3 ATS in last 5; Devils 5-5 ATS in last 10. Over has hit in 6 of Jets’ last 10 home games and 7 of Devils’ last 10 road games. Average combined goals in last 5 head-to-head: 6.2.
Trends: Jets are 9-13 ATS at home; Devils are 11-12 ATS on the road. Winnipeg covers 40% as favorites; New Jersey wins 45% as underdogs. Power play efficiency: Devils 20.7% (23/111), Jets 18.2%.
Game Odds
New Jersey Devils 5.5
Winnipeg Jets – 122
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, January 10, 2026
