Edmonton Oilers at Winnipeg Jets

NHL game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Winnipeg Jets on Dec 29, 2025. Final score: Edmonton Oilers 3, Winnipeg Jets 1.

StatusFinal
DateDec 29, 2025
VenueCanada Life Centre
Edmonton Oilers score3
Winnipeg Jets score1

Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.

Three Stars by Game Score

Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.

PlayerPosGASOGTOIxGGame Score
1stAdam LowryC10312:240.300.85
2ndMax JonesL1028:010.260.80
3rdMorgan BarronC01313:370.490.79

Scoring Summary

TimeTeamGoalAssistsStrengthScore (Edmonton Oilers–Winnipeg Jets)
2nd 08:00EDMMax Jones5v51–0
2nd 12:49EDMJack RoslovicAdam Henrique, Matt Savoie4v52–0
3rd 05:46WPGAdam LowryMorgan Barron5v52–1
3rd 18:37EDMZach HymanConnor McDavid6v53–1

Team Comparison

Edmonton OilersWinnipeg Jets
Goals31
Shots on goal2142
Expected goals (xG)3.584.62
High-danger shots718
Corsi %36.0%64.0%
Power play1/10/3
Faceoff %60.0%40.0%
Hits2232
Blocks178
Giveaways2113
Takeaways93

Edmonton Oilers Skaters

PlayerPosGAPSOGTOIxGGame Score
Max JonesL10128:010.260.80
Zach HymanL101218:020.490.75
Adam HenriqueC011012:430.580.69
Jack RoslovicC101313:120.230.65
Connor McDavidC011119:430.480.59
Matt SavoieC011014:180.000.54
Curtis LazarC00008:200.030.30
Darnell NurseD000121:380.010.25
Ty EmbersonD000014:470.000.20
Riley StillmanD000011:500.000.20
Vasily PodkolzinR000217:230.030.20
Spencer StastneyD000121:070.010.15
Mattias EkholmD000223:170.210.05
Trent FredericC00018:550.010.05
Mattias JanmarkC000118:060.330.00
Evan BouchardD000426:350.31-0.10
Leon DraisaitlC000121:180.30-0.15
Ryan Nugent-HopkinsC000014:490.10-0.48

Winnipeg Jets Skaters

PlayerPosGAPSOGTOIxGGame Score
Adam LowryC101312:240.300.85
Morgan BarronC011313:370.490.79
Luke SchennD000011:330.000.35
Dylan DeMeloD000222:200.060.20
Logan StanleyD000314:420.070.10
Mark ScheifeleC000226:440.430.10
Cole PerfettiC000212:320.240.10
Tanner PearsonL000411:360.290.10
Kyle ConnorL000924:150.610.00
Josh MorrisseyD000227:580.070.00
Jonathan ToewsC000312:350.500.00
Gustav NyquistR000214:380.190.00
Gabriel VilardiC000325:090.480.00
Alex IafalloL000010:280.050.00
Vladislav NamestnikovC00009:220.000.00
Nino NiederreiterR000012:300.010.00
Neal PionkD000119:330.06-0.08
Dylan SambergD000318:040.12-0.15

Goaltending

GoalieTeamSVSASV%GSAxDecision
Calvin PickardEdmonton Oilers414297.6%3.71W
Connor HellebuyckWinnipeg Jets182090.0%0.58L

Analysis

The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3–1 on Dec 29, 2025.

Winnipeg Jets generated 4.62 expected goals to Edmonton Oilers's 3.58 — Winnipeg Jets owned the better of the chances but Edmonton Oilers took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.

Adam Lowry led all skaters with a Game Score of 0.85 on 1 goal, 3 shots on goal.

Calvin Pickard stopped 41 of 42, worth 3.71 goals saved above expected.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Edmonton Oilers vs Winnipeg Jets game?

The Edmonton Oilers beat the Winnipeg Jets 3–1 on Dec 29, 2025.

What was the final score?

The final score was Edmonton Oilers 3, Winnipeg Jets 1.

Who was the best player in this game?

By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Adam Lowry led all skaters at 0.85, on 1G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.

Which team deserved to win by expected goals?

Winnipeg Jets generated 4.62 expected goals and Edmonton Oilers generated 3.58, so Winnipeg Jets created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.

What were the shot totals?

Edmonton Oilers put 21 shots on goal and Winnipeg Jets put 42. High-danger chances went 7 to 18.

How did the goaltenders play?

Calvin Pickard stopped 41 of 42 (3.71 goals saved above expected); Connor Hellebuyck stopped 18 of 20 (0.58 goals saved above expected).