Winnipeg Jets at Ottawa Senators
NHL game between the Winnipeg Jets and the Ottawa Senators on Jan 03, 2026. Final score: Winnipeg Jets 2, Ottawa Senators 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 03, 2026 |
| Venue | Canadian Tire Centre |
| Winnipeg Jets score | 2 |
| Ottawa Senators score | 4 |
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.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Dylan DeMelo | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 18:15 | 0.05 | 1.92 |
| 2nd | Thomas Chabot | D | 2 | 0 | 2 | 20:30 | 0.19 | 1.48 |
| 3rd | Kyle Connor | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:29 | 0.61 | 1.42 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Winnipeg Jets–Ottawa Senators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 12:08 | WPG | Adam Lowry | Kyle Connor | 5v4 | 1–0 |
| 1st 15:03 | OTT | Thomas Chabot | Brady Tkachuk | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 05:56 | OTT | Thomas Chabot | Nick Jensen, Ridly Greig | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 15:50 | OTT | Drake Batherson | Tim Stützle, Dylan Cozens | 5v4 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 10:10 | WPG | Kyle Connor | Dylan DeMelo, Josh Morrissey | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 15:28 | OTT | Claude Giroux | Jake Sanderson, Shane Pinto | 5v5 | 2–4 |
Team Comparison
| Winnipeg Jets | Ottawa Senators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 27 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.05 | 2.31 |
| High-danger shots | 17 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 56.6% | 43.4% |
| Power play | 0/5 | 2/3 |
| Faceoff % | 58.9% | 41.1% |
| Hits | 18 | 20 |
| Blocks | 7 | 19 |
| Giveaways | 8 | 10 |
| Takeaways | 7 | 5 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:15 | 0.05 | 1.92 |
| Kyle Connor | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 22:29 | 0.61 | 1.42 |
| Josh Morrissey | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 26:05 | 0.00 | 1.36 |
| Adam Lowry | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:13 | 0.76 | 1.16 |
| Morgan Barron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:35 | 0.09 | 0.42 |
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:04 | 0.36 | 0.20 |
| Alex Iafallo | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:28 | 0.24 | 0.20 |
| Mark Scheifele | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:34 | 0.27 | 0.06 |
| Nino Niederreiter | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:17 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:21 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Tanner Pearson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:20 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Neal Pionk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:44 | 0.09 | -0.00 |
| Dylan Samberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:51 | 0.05 | -0.10 |
| Cole Koepke | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:46 | 0.01 | -0.19 |
| Cole Perfetti | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:34 | 0.19 | -0.28 |
| Jonathan Toews | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:24 | 0.09 | -0.51 |
| Colin Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:29 | 0.02 | -1.04 |
| Logan Stanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:33 | 0.01 | -1.60 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Chabot | D | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 20:30 | 0.19 | 1.48 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:23 | 0.16 | 1.07 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:48 | 0.58 | 1.02 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14:18 | 0.10 | 0.92 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:10 | 0.05 | 0.91 |
| Nick Jensen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:09 | 0.04 | 0.89 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:49 | 0.37 | 0.87 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:46 | 0.00 | 0.84 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:00 | 0.24 | 0.74 |
| Jake Sanderson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 27:56 | 0.00 | 0.57 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:26 | 0.29 | 0.49 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:22 | 0.09 | 0.47 |
| David Perron | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:24 | 0.52 | 0.33 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:33 | 0.23 | 0.28 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:03 | 0.00 | 0.13 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:42 | 0.28 | 0.07 |
| Stephen Halliday | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:53 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:48 | 0.03 | -0.44 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | Winnipeg Jets | 23 | 27 | 85.2% | -1.61 | L |
| Leevi Meriläinen | Ottawa Senators | 21 | 23 | 91.3% | 0.70 | W |
Analysis
The Ottawa Senators defeated the Winnipeg Jets 4–2 on Jan 03, 2026.
Ottawa Senators generated 2.31 expected goals to Winnipeg Jets's 3.05 — Winnipeg Jets owned the better of the chances but Ottawa Senators took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Dylan DeMelo led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.92 on 1 assist.
Leevi Meriläinen stopped 21 of 23, worth 0.7 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Winnipeg Jets vs Ottawa Senators game?
The Ottawa Senators beat the Winnipeg Jets 4–2 on Jan 03, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Ottawa Senators 4, Winnipeg Jets 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Dylan DeMelo led all skaters at 1.92, on 0G, 1A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Ottawa Senators generated 2.31 expected goals and Winnipeg Jets generated 3.05, so Winnipeg Jets created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Winnipeg Jets put 23 shots on goal and Ottawa Senators put 27. High-danger chances went 17 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 23 of 27 (-1.61 goals saved above expected); Leevi Meriläinen stopped 21 of 23 (0.7 goals saved above expected).