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 | Evan Bouchard | D | 1 | 1 | 4 | 26:02 | 1.06 | 1.34 |
| 2nd | Connor McDavid | C | 1 | 1 | 5 | 24:24 | 0.62 | 1.34 |
| 3rd | Kyle Connor | L | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:43 | 0.30 | 1.29 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Bouchard | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 26:02 | 1.06 | 1.34 |
| Connor McDavid | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 24:24 | 0.62 | 1.34 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:45 | 0.28 | 0.85 |
| Ty Emberson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:40 | 0.00 | 0.79 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:05 | 0.12 | 0.79 |
| Zach Hyman | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:41 | 0.64 | 0.70 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:44 | 0.01 | 0.69 |
| Leon Draisaitl | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:31 | 0.17 | 0.49 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:53 | 0.12 | 0.44 |
| Riley Stillman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:59 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:07 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Mattias Janmark | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:12 | 0.13 | 0.05 |
| Curtis Lazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:51 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Isaac Howard | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12:26 | 0.43 | -0.05 |
| Matt Savoie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:47 | 0.10 | -0.10 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:55 | 0.03 | -0.10 |
| Jack Roslovic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:11 | 0.28 | -0.20 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:47 | 0.00 | -0.38 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Connor | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20:43 | 0.30 | 1.29 |
| Mark Scheifele | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 22:43 | 0.11 | 1.28 |
| Tanner Pearson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:20 | 0.07 | 0.85 |
| Cole Koepke | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9:29 | 0.09 | 0.84 |
| Josh Morrissey | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 24:40 | 0.19 | 0.80 |
| Alex Iafallo | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:50 | 0.07 | 0.69 |
| Luke Schenn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:35 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| Neal Pionk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:20 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Cole Perfetti | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:27 | 0.06 | 0.15 |
| Adam Lowry | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:34 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| Morgan Barron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:02 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Dylan Samberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:21 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Danil Zhilkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:55 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:21 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Jonathan Toews | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:28 | 0.28 | -0.05 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:43 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Nino Niederreiter | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:43 | 0.39 | -0.30 |
| Logan Stanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:44 | 0.05 | -0.33 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Pickard | Edmonton Oilers | 13 | 16 | 81.2% | -0.63 | W |
| Connor Hellebuyck | Winnipeg Jets | 26 | 30 | 86.7% | -2.23 | 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.
Evan Bouchard led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.34 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Calvin Pickard stopped 13 of 16, worth -0.63 goals saved above expected.
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 — Evan Bouchard led all skaters at 1.34, on 1G, 1A and 4 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 (-0.63 goals saved above expected); Connor Hellebuyck stopped 26 of 30 (-2.23 goals saved above expected).