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The Winnipeg Jets (25-26-10) host the Vancouver Canucks (19-36-7) at Canada Life Centre on Saturday, March 7 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with each team fresh off a win. The Jets defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1 in their most recent game, while the Canucks are coming off a 6-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.
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Before this matchup, here's who we predict to secure the win in Saturday's hockey action.
The Canucks are 2-6-2 in their past 10 contests, putting up 24 goals while giving up 39 in that period. On 25 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored four goals (16.0%).
Jets vs. Canucks Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this contest expects a final tally of Jets 4, Canucks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Jets (-268)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Jets (-1.5)
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Jets Splits and Trends
- The Jets have gone 4-10-14 in overtime games to contribute to an overall record of 25-26-10.
- Winnipeg has 26 points (9-11-8) in the 28 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the 11 games this season the Jets scored just one goal, they've finished 0-9-2 (two points).
- Winnipeg has scored a pair of goals in eight games this season (2-4-2 record, six points).
- The Jets have scored more than two goals in 37 games (23-8-6, 52 points).
- In the 21 games when Winnipeg has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 10-8-3 to register 23 points.
- In the 22 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Winnipeg is 8-12-2 (18 points).
- The Jets have been outshot by opponents in 38 games, going 17-14-7 to register 41 points.
Canucks Splits and Trends
- The Canucks (19-36-7 overall) have posted a record of 6-7-13 in games that have needed OT this season.
- Vancouver has earned 19 points (7-8-5) in its 20 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Canucks recorded only one goal in 11 games and they finished 0-10-1 in those matchups.
- Vancouver has 11 points (4-12-3) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
- The Canucks have scored more than two goals in 28 games, earning 33 points from those contests.
- Vancouver has scored a single power-play goal in 21 games this season and has registered 19 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Vancouver is 3-17-2 (eight points).
- The Canucks have been outshot by opponents in 39 games, going 16-18-5 to register 37 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Jets Rank | Jets AVG | Canucks AVG | Canucks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd | 2.85 | Goals Scored | 2.56 | 29th |
| 16th | 3.03 | Goals Allowed | 3.73 | 32nd |
| 23rd | 26.5 | Shots | 26.3 | 25th |
| 17th | 28 | Shots Allowed | 29.8 | 26th |
| 24th | 18.13% | Power Play % | 18.52% | 22nd |
| 17th | 78.77% | Penalty Kill % | 70.49% | 32nd |
Jets vs. Canucks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba
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