The Winnipeg Jets (18-9-3) host the Detroit Red Wings (15-12-4, losers of three in a row) at Canada Life Centre. The game on Wednesday, December 20 begins at 7:30 PM ET on BSDET and ESPN+.
Jets vs. Red Wings Game Info
- Game Day: Wednesday, December 20, 2023
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV: Bally Sports (Regional restrictions may apply)
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Jets and Red Wings Stats, Key Players, and Injuries
Jets Insights
- The Jets’ 99 total goals (3.3 per game) rank ninth in the NHL.
- Defensively, the Jets have been one of the stingiest squads in NHL play, conceding 78 total goals (2.6 per game) to rank third.
- They have the league’s fourth-best goal differential at +21.
- The 16 power-play goals the Jets have put up this season (on 96 power-play chances) rank 23rd in the NHL.
- The Jets’ 16.67% power-play conversion rate ranks 23rd in the league.
- The Jets have scored three shorthanded goals this season (14th among NHL squads).
- The Jets’ 73.91% penalty-kill success rate ranks 27th in the league.
- The Jets win 46.4% of their faceoffs to rank 29th in the NHL.
- The Jets shoot 10.8% as a team (eighth in the league).
- The Jets have shut out opponents once this season. They average 16.7 hits and 14.8 blocked shots per game.
Jets Key Players
- With 11 goals and 22 assists this season, Mark Scheifele is one of Winnipeg’s top contributors (33 points).
- Kyle Connor has 29 points (17 goals, 12 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
- Winnipeg’s offensive effort is aided by Joshua Morrissey’s 29 points. He’s contributed 22 assists.
- Laurent Brossoit (3-3-1) has a 2.6 goals against average and a save percentage of .909 for Winnipeg.
Jets Injuries
Ville Heinola: Ankle (Out),
Kyle Connor: Knee (Out),
Rasmus Kupari: Shoulder (Out)
Red Wings Insights
- With 110 goals (3.6 per game), the Red Wings have the league’s third-best offense.
- The Red Wings have given up 99 total goals this season (3.2 per game), 21st in the NHL.
- They have the ninth-best goal differential in the league at +11.
- The Red Wings have 29 power-play goals (second-most in NHL) on 131 chances.
- The Red Wings have the league’s 13th-ranked power-play percentage (22.14).
- The Red Wings have four shorthanded goals (ninth in league).
- At 78.45, the Red Wings have the 22nd-ranked penalty-kill percentage in the league.
- At 49%, the Red Wings have the NHL’s 22nd-ranked faceoff win rate.
- With a shooting percentage of 11.7%, the Red Wings are third in the league.
- The Red Wings have held their opponents scoreless two times.
Red Wings Key Players
- Alex DeBrincat’s 28 points make him a vital offensive option for Detroit. He has 15 goals and 13 assists in 31 games.
- Dylan Larkin has helped lead the offense for Detroit this season with 11 goals and 15 assists.
- Lucas Raymond is a key contributor on offense for Detroit with 10 goals and 14 assists.
- Alex Lyon is 4-3-0 on the season, allowing 13 goals (2.1 goals against average) and amassing 177 saves with a .932 save percentage (third-best in the league).
Red Wings Injuries
Matt Luff: Upper Body (Out),
Alex Lyon: Lower Body (Out),
Klim Kostin: Upper Body (Out),
Ville Husso: Lower Body (Out)