Venue Location
Rogers Arena (capacity ~18,910 for hockey), Vancouver, British Columbia. The Canucks’ home since 1995 features one of the loudest crowds in the NHL when the building is full, though attendance has been inconsistent during Vancouver’s disappointing season. The ice is typically fast and favors skilled, transition-heavy teams. Strong home-ice advantage for the Canucks historically, but the atmosphere has been subdued with the team well out of playoff contention.
Puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
- TV/Streaming: ESPN+ (national); Sportsnet (Vancouver region), TSN (Winnipeg region)
- Puck drop at 10:00 PM ET sharp; doors/gates open ~6:00 PM PT.
Injury Report
Winnipeg Jets
- Josh Morrissey (D): IR (upper body) – out until at least March 3; massive loss to the blue line and power play.
- Neal Pionk (D): IR (lower body) – questionable/possible return tonight but unlikely.
- Colin Miller (D): IR – questionable/return possible tonight.
- Haydn Fleury (D): IR – questionable/return possible tonight.
- Multiple defensemen sidelined leaves Winnipeg thin on the back end; top-pair minutes will be heavily taxed.
Vancouver Canucks
- Kevin Lankinen (G): OUT – expected return Feb 28; goaltending depth hit.
- Filip Chytil (C): OUT – return March 17.
- Jonathan Lekkerimäki (RW): OUT – long-term (Sep 15).
- Nils Hoglander (LW): Day-to-Day – possible return tonight.
- Marco Rossi (C): IR – questionable/return possible tonight.
Vancouver is missing key depth forwards and a goalie, but the blue line and top scorers are mostly intact.
Recent Team Forms
Jets (2-3-0 in last 5, 2.8 GF/g, 3.2 GA/g)
- Last 5: L 5-1 vs. MTL (Feb 4), L 4-3 OT @ DAL (Feb 2), W 2-1 @ FLA (Jan 31), L 4-1 @ TB (Jan 29), W 4-3 @ NJ (Jan 27).
- Offense has dried up (averaging under 3 goals lately) and the defense is leaky without Morrissey and other blueliners. Special teams middle-of-the-pack.
Canucks (1-4-0 in last 5, 2.2 GF/g, 3.8 GA/g)
- Last 5: L 5-2 @ VGK (Feb 4), L 6-2 @ UTA (Feb 2), L 3-2 SO vs. TOR (Jan 31), W 2-0 vs. ANA (Jan 29), L 5-2 vs. SJ (Jan 27).
- Brutal stretch with poor goaltending and defensive breakdowns. Only bright spot is the occasional shutout-style effort, but scoring has been anemic.
Series History (2025-26 Season)
Tied or Canucks hold a slight edge in the two prior meetings (exact results not available in early previews, but games have been competitive and relatively low-scoring). All-time, the rivalry is even, but Winnipeg has fared better on the road in recent years when both teams are healthy. Expect a desperate, chippy affair between two clubs with little to lose.
Key Player Matchups
- Kyle Connor / Mark Scheifele / Cole Perfetti (WPG top line) vs. Canucks top D (Hronek / Soucy): Connor remains one of the league’s most dangerous scorers and will exploit Vancouver’s depleted defense.
- Elias Pettersson / Brock Boeser / Quinn Hughes (VAN top line) vs. Jets depleted D corps: Hughes’ skating and Pettersson’s skill could generate chances, but Winnipeg’s goaltending (Hellebuyck or backup) must stand tall.
- Goaltending: Winnipeg (Connor Hellebuyck or backup) vs. Vancouver tandem (Thatcher Demko or emergency call-up with Lankinen out) – clear edge to Jets.
- Special Teams: Both teams middle-of-the-pack on the PP; the team that converts first will likely win.
Betting Trends & Insights
- Jets are 2-5 SU in last 7 overall but 8-2 SU in last 10 when listed as road favorites.
- Canucks are 0-5 SU as home underdogs of +100 or greater and have lost 5 of last 6 overall.
- Total has gone UNDER in 6 of Winnipeg’s last 9 games and in many recent Canucks home contests.
Game Odds
Winnipeg Jets – 1.5
Vancouver Canucks 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, February 24, 2026
