Depth defenseman sidelined after surgery, straining already thin blue line. Prospects called up as Jets face offensive juggernaut.

The Toronto Maple Leafs face the Winnipeg Jets in an NHL game on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 (1/17/26) at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg.

23 seconds after that, Auston Matthews was left alone in the slot and he beat Connor Hellebuyck to cut in to the Jets lead at 9:22. The Jets carried a 2-1 lead into third period and early into the final frame, Nino Niederreiter scored his first goal since November 29 as he converted on a rebound in front of Hildeby to make it 3-1.

Winnipeg's offense ignites, revitalizing a lost season. Key players surge as the Jets chase a playoff spot, despite defensive challenges.

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Colin Miller has undergone knee surgery recently and is now listed as week-to-week, as reported by head coach Scott Arniel. T.

The Winnipeg Jets enter 2026 on the other end of the NHL standings from where they were beginning 2025. Not only are the 2024-25 Presidents' Trophy winners not in a playoff spot, but the Jets are last in the Central Division, the Western Conference and the entire NHL.

Adam Lowry and Kyle Connor each had a goal and an assist, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the New York Islanders 5-4.

“Some days you feel outnumbered and, holy moly, you’re in it,” DeMelo said. “But it’s all a blessing. It’s an amazing ride. All of the snuggles, all of the cries, all of the diaper changes, all of the laughs, it’s all worth it in the end.” Eric Comrie remembers calling his wife, Haley, from the road when their daughter, Capri, was a baby.

WINNIPEG — Auston Matthews thrives on energy from the crowd, both good and bad. The Toronto Maple Leafs forward was booed by fans of the Winnipeg Jets every time he touched the puck on Saturday. Clearly, it didn’t bother him, as the captain picked up a goal and an assist in a 4-3 overtime victory.