NHL Game Preview: Winnipeg Jets (9-5-0) vs. Anaheim Ducks (10-3-1)

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Venue & Event Details

Location: Honda Center, 2695 E Katella Avenue, Anaheim, CA

Puckdrop: 10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT

Broadcast: ESPN+, Sportsnet, Bally Sports West

Injury Report

Winnipeg Jets:

No major injuries reported; full roster available.

Anaheim Ducks:

Petr Mrazek (G, backup, inconsistent but available)

No significant skater injuries reported.

Key Player Matchups

Mark Scheifele (WPG) vs. Leo Carlsson (ANA): Scheifele leads Winnipeg with 20 points (9G, 11A), while Carlsson paces Anaheim with 23 points (8G, 15A).

Kyle Connor (WPG) vs. Cutter Gauthier (ANA): Connor has 17 points (8G, 9A), while Gauthier has 11 goals already this season.

Connor Hellebuyck (WPG) vs. Lukas Dostal (ANA): Hellebuyck owns a 2.30 GAA, .922 SV%, while Dostal has a 7–3–1 record, 2.81 GAA, .904 SV%.

Team Recent Form

Winnipeg Jets:

3rd in Central Division.

Last 5 games: L–L–W–W–W.

Averaging 3.29 goals per game, allowing 2.50 goals per game.

Power play: 21.7%, Penalty kill: 89.5% (elite).

Anaheim Ducks:

1st in Pacific Division.

Last 5 games: W–W–W–W–W (five-game win streak).

Averaging 4.14 goals per game, allowing 3.21 goals per game.

Power play: 21.8%, Penalty kill: 74.5% (struggling).

Series History

Jets lead recent head-to-head 3–2 over last five meetings.

Ducks last beat Winnipeg at Honda Center in 2023.

Historically, Anaheim has struggled against Winnipeg’s defensive structure.

Betting Trends:

Ducks have covered the puck line in 9 straight games.

Jets have failed to cover in 16 straight games as road favorites vs. Western Conference opponents.

Ducks have won 7 of their last 8 games as underdogs.

Jets are 7–7 ATS this season; Ducks are 9–5 ATS.

Key Takeaway

This matchup pits Anaheim’s explosive offense led by Carlsson, Gauthier, and Terry against Winnipeg’s defensive discipline and elite goaltending from Hellebuyck. The Ducks are riding a five-game win streak and have been excellent as underdogs, while the Jets rely on special teams and structure. Expect a high-scoring, fast-paced game with Anaheim offering strong upset potential at home.

Game Odds

Winnipeg Jets                   – 142

Anaheim Ducks                 6.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, November 8, 2025

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