Puck drop is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET
Venue: United Center, Chicago, Illinois
TV: CHSN, SN (Canada); streaming options include ESPN+ in some markets
This is the second meeting of the 2026-27 season between the Central Division rivals. Chicago won the first matchup 4-3 in overtime on October 15 at the United Center (Connor Bedard scored his first of the season; Artyom Levshunov scored the OT winner).
Recent Team Forms
Jets: Riding a five-game winning streak, capped by an 8-3 road rout of the Dallas Stars on November 12 in which they scored five goals in the second period. Mark Scheifele (two goals, one assist) tied Dale Hawerchuk for the most points in Jets/Thrashers franchise history. Dawson Mercer scored twice for the second straight game. The Jets have looked more confident and structured lately (last 10: roughly 5-5-0, but surging). They average about 3.05 goals for and 3.40 against.
Blackhawks: One of the NHL’s weaker teams (last in or near the bottom of the league in goals for ~2.21 and goals against ~4.11). They snapped a skid with a 3-2 OT win over Buffalo on November 12 (Patrick Kane returned from injury). Prior to that they had struggled badly (last 10 around 2-7-1). Power play ranks near the bottom (~11%). Home record is modest.
Injury Reports
Winnipeg Jets:
Dylan DeMelo (D, lower body) — IR, week-to-week (injured Nov. 12 vs. Dallas; placed on IR Nov. 13).
Nick Bjugstad (C, pectoral) — LTIR, long-term.
Vladislav Namestnikov (C, undisclosed) — IR.
Elias Salomonsson (D, personal) — IR/out.
Isak Rosen (F, undisclosed) — expected out; Nino Niederreiter slots in.
Chicago Blackhawks:
Bowen Byram (D, upper body) — IR (missed multiple games; skated in non-contact).
Ryan Ellis (D, back) — out for season.
Patrick Kane has returned and is in the projected lineup.Projected Lineups (per NHL.com, Nov. 13)Jets:
Forwards: Connor – Scheifele – Vilardi; Perfetti – Yager – Mercer; Iafallo – Lowry – Bjorck; Koepke – Barron – Niederreiter
Defense: Morrissey – Ferraro; Samberg – Pionk; Fleury – Bauer
Goalies: Stuart Skinner (projected) / Nico Daws
Blackhawks:
Forwards: Kantserov – Bedard – Bertuzzi; Mangiapane – Frondell – Kane; Moore – Nazar – Donato; Smith – Greene – Greenway
Defense: Vlasic – Cole; Korchinski – Levshunov; Kaiser – Rinzel
Goalies: Spencer Knight (projected) / Drew Commesso
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Kyle Connor / Mark Scheifele / Gabriel Vilardi vs. Chicago’s top defense and Bedard line: Winnipeg’s top line is rolling. Connor has been a consistent goal threat; Scheifele is producing at a high level. They will test a thin Blackhawks blue line missing Byram.
Connor Bedard / Roman Kantserov / Tyler Bertuzzi vs. Josh Morrissey / Mario Ferraro (or Samberg-Pionk): Bedard remains the focal point of Chicago’s offense. Kantserov has shown scoring touch as a young contributor. Winnipeg’s top pairs must limit high-danger chances.
Patrick Kane vs. Jets defensive structure: Kane’s return adds experience and playmaking on the second line. Winnipeg’s PK and 5-on-5 discipline will be tested.
Goaltending: Stuart Skinner (steady lately) vs. Spencer Knight (facing heavy volume behind a leaky defense). Skinner has the edge in recent form and support.
Special teams: Jets PP (~24%) holds a clear advantage over Chicago’s anemic unit.
Series History
Chicago leads the 2026-27 season series 1-0 (4-3 OT win on Oct. 15). Recent head-to-head has been competitive, with several overtime games. Winnipeg has generally held the upper hand in the broader matchup history as the more established competitive club, though Chicago’s young talent (Bedard, Levshunov, etc.) creates occasional upsets.
Betting Trends
Winnipeg is hot and covers as a road favorite against weaker opposition. Chicago has been poor against the spread in recent losses and allows high shot/goal volume. The first meeting went over in OT; Chicago home games can be higher-scoring due to defensive issues.
The Jets’ momentum, top-line production, and defensive structure should overcome a struggling Blackhawks side. Expect Winnipeg to generate consistent pressure, capitalize on the power play, and get solid goaltending from Skinner. Chicago can create moments through Bedard and Kane, but sustaining defense for 60 minutes has been a season-long issue. A competitive first period is possible, but Jets depth and form should pull them away.
Game Odds
Winnipeg Jets – 156
Chicago Blackhawks 6
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, November 13, 2026
