NHL Game Preview: Winnipeg Jets (4-1-0) vs. Calgary Flames (1-5-0)

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Venue & Event Details

Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2W1

Puckdrop: 9:30 PM ET (7:30 PM MT local)

Broadcast: ESPN+, TSN3 (Winnipeg), Sportsnet West (Calgary)

Radio: CJOB 680 (WPG), Sportsnet 960 The Fan (CGY)

Injury Report

Winnipeg Jets: C Adam Lowry (hip) – OUT until late November.

Calgary Flames: No major injuries reported.

Key Player Matchups

Mark Scheifele (WPG) vs. Nazem Kadri (CGY): Scheifele just became Winnipeg’s all-time points leader, while Kadri is Calgary’s top veteran center trying to spark offense.

Kyle Connor (WPG) vs. Jonathan Huberdeau (CGY): Connor’s scoring touch (3 goals in 5 games) contrasts with Huberdeau’s slow start.

Connor Hellebuyck (WPG) vs. Jacob Markström (CGY): Hellebuyck anchors Winnipeg’s defense with a .920 SV%, while Markström has struggled with a 3.80 GAA.

Team Recent Form

Winnipeg Jets:

On a four-game win streak.

2-0-0 on the road.

Averaging 3.4 goals per game, allowing just 2.2 goals per game.

Calgary Flames:

Lost five straight after a season-opening win.

0-2-0 at home.

Discipline issues: averaging 14 penalty minutes per game, 2nd most in NHL.

Series History

Last season: Jets won the season series 2-1.

At Calgary: Flames have won 3 of last 5 at the Saddledome.

Overall: Historically close rivalry, but Winnipeg has had the upper hand in recent years.

Betting Trends:

Jets are 4-0 when scoring 3+ goals.

Flames are 0-5 when allowing the first goal.

Winnipeg is 4-1 ATS in last 5 games.

Key Storylines

Jets’ Hot Start: Scheifele and Connor leading a balanced attack, Hellebuyck steady in net.

Flames’ Struggles: Lack of scoring depth and penalty trouble sinking early-season hopes.

Momentum Battle: Winnipeg seeks to extend its streak, Calgary desperate to avoid a sixth straight loss.

Game Odds

Winnipeg Jets                   – 155

Calgary Flames                 5.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, October 19, 2025