New Jersey vs Winnipeg Prediction 28 January 2026
🔊 New Jersey host Winnipeg in another regular season clash. Both teams are still vying for a playoff spot, but they're quite a distance away. The Devils sit in 13th place, while the Jets are in 14th. The gap from the top eight is significant, and both teams need to pick up points in every game. With that in mind, this matchup promises to be intense and competitive. We've prepared an insightful prediction for this encounter.
Head-to-Head
📊 This season, the teams have already faced off. That game turned out to be a high-scoring affair, with the teams combining for seven goals: a 4-3 victory for Winnipeg. Overall, in recent head-to-head clashes, the advantage remains with the Jets, who have defeated the Devils four times in a row.
Head-to-head statistics New Jersey - Winnipeg
New Jersey Devils Team Overview
The Devils have been inconsistent this season, particularly on defense. While the team can deliver electrifying offensive stretches, they often falter in certain periods, leading to lost points. On home ice, New Jersey play more aggressively and try to take the initiative, resulting in numerous dangerous chances. However, their recent performances have been lacking: two losses in their last three home games and only five goals scored.
Defensive issues remain a major concern, with the team frequently conceding two or more goals and often making positional errors in the closing stages of games. Facing Winnipeg has also been challenging for them, with three losses in their last three encounters. We believe it's worth considering this trend.
Match Results: New Jersey Devils
Winnipeg Jets Team Overview
Match Results: Winnipeg Jets
🏒 Projected Lineups
New Jersey: Markstrom - Siegenthaler, Pesce - Bratt, D. Hughes, Meier.Winnipeg: Hellebuyck - Morrissey, DeMelo - Connor, Scheifele, Iafallo.
🥅 Goaltenders
New Jersey's goaltending has been inconsistent. Jacob Markstrom often faces significant pressure, and with a high volume of shots, his errors become more apparent, especially in the third period where he tends to concede 2-3 goals.
Winnipeg appears more reliable in this department. Hellebuyck consistently bails out the Jets, keeping them in games even when the opposition controls the play. His strong performances are a key reason why the team manages to secure points on the road.
Editorial Prediction
New Jersey will push hard offensively and aim to capitalize on their home ice advantage, yet Winnipeg appear more organized and better prepared for a gritty, physical game. Considering the Jets' consistency and their strong head-to-head performances, the visitors have a solid chance of securing a positive outcome. We're betting on a Winnipeg win, including overtime and shootouts.
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