Edmonton Oilers at Winnipeg Jets
NHL game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Winnipeg Jets on Jan 08, 2026. Final score: Edmonton Oilers 4, Winnipeg Jets 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 08, 2026 |
| Venue | Canada Life Centre |
| Edmonton Oilers score | 4 |
| Winnipeg Jets score | 3 |
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 | Connor McDavid | C | 1 | 1 | 5 | 24:24 | 0.65 | 2.31 |
| 2nd | Evan Bouchard | D | 1 | 1 | 4 | 26:02 | 0.19 | 2.19 |
| 3rd | Vasily Podkolzin | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 14:45 | 0.28 | 1.77 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Edmonton Oilers–Winnipeg Jets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 11:11 | WPG | Kyle Connor | Mark Scheifele, Alex Iafallo | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 17:02 | EDM | Vasily Podkolzin | Kasperi Kapanen, Ty Emberson | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 18:16 | WPG | Tanner Pearson | Cole Koepke | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 1st 18:56 | WPG | Josh Morrissey | Kyle Connor, Mark Scheifele | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 19:39 | EDM | Connor McDavid | Leon Draisaitl, Evan Bouchard | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 08:19 | EDM | Zach Hyman | Darnell Nurse | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 10:37 | EDM | Evan Bouchard | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Connor McDavid | 4v5 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| Edmonton Oilers | Winnipeg Jets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 30 | 16 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.23 | 2.02 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 8 |
| Corsi % | 56.5% | 43.5% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 52.3% | 47.7% |
| Hits | 9 | 24 |
| Blocks | 8 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 5 |
Edmonton Oilers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 24:24 | 0.65 | 2.31 |
| Evan Bouchard | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 26:02 | 0.19 | 2.19 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:45 | 0.28 | 1.77 |
| Zach Hyman | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:41 | 0.64 | 1.50 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:05 | 0.12 | 1.50 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:44 | 0.01 | 1.22 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:53 | 0.12 | 1.14 |
| Leon Draisaitl | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:31 | 0.21 | 1.14 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:07 | 0.03 | 1.13 |
| Ty Emberson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:40 | 0.00 | 0.86 |
| Riley Stillman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:59 | 0.00 | 0.44 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:55 | 0.03 | 0.25 |
| Mattias Janmark | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:12 | 0.13 | 0.14 |
| Curtis Lazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:51 | 0.00 | 0.11 |
| Jack Roslovic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:11 | 0.28 | 0.06 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:47 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Isaac Howard | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12:26 | 0.43 | -0.29 |
| Matt Savoie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:47 | 0.10 | -0.63 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Connor | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20:43 | 0.32 | 1.14 |
| Tanner Pearson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:20 | 0.07 | 1.14 |
| Mark Scheifele | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 22:43 | 0.11 | 1.13 |
| Cole Koepke | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9:29 | 0.09 | 0.94 |
| Luke Schenn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:35 | 0.00 | 0.67 |
| Danil Zhilkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:55 | 0.05 | 0.21 |
| Josh Morrissey | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 24:40 | 0.19 | 0.18 |
| Logan Stanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:44 | 0.05 | 0.18 |
| Alex Iafallo | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:50 | 0.07 | 0.16 |
| Cole Perfetti | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:27 | 0.06 | -0.17 |
| Neal Pionk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:20 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
| Morgan Barron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:02 | 0.07 | -0.37 |
| Adam Lowry | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:34 | 0.09 | -0.39 |
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:21 | 0.05 | -0.44 |
| Jonathan Toews | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:28 | 0.28 | -0.58 |
| Nino Niederreiter | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:43 | 0.39 | -0.64 |
| Dylan Samberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:21 | 0.00 | -1.01 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:43 | 0.02 | -1.78 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Pickard | Edmonton Oilers | 13 | 16 | 81.2% | -1.12 | W |
| Connor Hellebuyck | Winnipeg Jets | 26 | 30 | 86.7% | 0.00 | L |
Analysis
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Winnipeg Jets 4–3 on Jan 08, 2026, a one-goal game.
Winnipeg Jets generated 2.02 expected goals to Edmonton Oilers's 3.23 — Edmonton Oilers edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Connor McDavid led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.31 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 5 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Edmonton Oilers vs Winnipeg Jets game?
The Edmonton Oilers beat the Winnipeg Jets 4–3 on Jan 08, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Edmonton Oilers 4, Winnipeg Jets 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Connor McDavid led all skaters at 2.31, on 1G, 1A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Winnipeg Jets generated 2.02 expected goals and Edmonton Oilers generated 3.23, so Edmonton Oilers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Edmonton Oilers put 30 shots on goal and Winnipeg Jets put 16. High-danger chances went 10 to 8.
How did the goaltenders play?
Calvin Pickard stopped 13 of 16 (-1.12 goals saved above expected); Connor Hellebuyck stopped 26 of 30 (0.0 goals saved above expected).