Winnipeg Jets at Minnesota Wild
NHL game between the Winnipeg Jets and the Minnesota Wild on Jan 15, 2026. Final score: Winnipeg Jets 6, Minnesota Wild 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena |
| Winnipeg Jets score | 6 |
| Minnesota Wild score | 2 |
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 | Mark Scheifele | C | 1 | 3 | 2 | 18:55 | 0.21 | 2.67 |
| 2nd | Jonathan Toews | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:45 | 0.46 | 1.44 |
| 3rd | Josh Morrissey | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:13 | 0.10 | 1.44 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Winnipeg Jets–Minnesota Wild) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 14:08 | WPG | Jonathan Toews | Gabriel Vilardi, Mark Scheifele | 3v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 19:49 | WPG | Tanner Pearson | Morgan Barron, Dylan DeMelo | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 19:57 | WPG | Josh Morrissey | Mark Scheifele, Jonathan Toews | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 04:53 | MIN | Danila Yurov | Jake Middleton, Vladimir Tarasenko | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 09:33 | WPG | Logan Stanley | — | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 2nd 12:51 | WPG | Gabriel Vilardi | Josh Morrissey, Mark Scheifele | 4v5 | 5–1 |
| 2nd 17:12 | WPG | Mark Scheifele | Alex Iafallo, Kyle Connor | 5v5 | 6–1 |
| 3rd 17:18 | MIN | Marcus Johansson | Matt Boldy, Ryan Hartman | 5v5 | 6–2 |
Team Comparison
| Winnipeg Jets | Minnesota Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 34 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.05 | 2.65 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 45.4% | 54.6% |
| Power play | 2/4 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 19 | 11 |
| Blocks | 12 | 7 |
| Giveaways | 7 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 5 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Scheifele | C | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 18:55 | 0.21 | 2.67 |
| Jonathan Toews | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 15:45 | 0.46 | 1.44 |
| Josh Morrissey | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 22:13 | 0.10 | 1.44 |
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16:06 | 0.97 | 1.39 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:49 | 0.04 | 0.84 |
| Tanner Pearson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:51 | 0.29 | 0.80 |
| Morgan Barron | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14:54 | 0.17 | 0.74 |
| Kyle Connor | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:38 | 0.22 | 0.64 |
| Logan Stanley | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:04 | 0.09 | 0.55 |
| Alex Iafallo | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:47 | 0.15 | 0.54 |
| Luke Schenn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:44 | 0.04 | 0.25 |
| Cole Koepke | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:39 | 0.16 | 0.25 |
| Dylan Samberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:36 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:40 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Elias Salomonsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:45 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Adam Lowry | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:50 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Cole Perfetti | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:46 | 0.31 | 0.00 |
| Nino Niederreiter | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:16 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Johansson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:35 | 0.34 | 0.80 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:25 | 0.29 | 0.79 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:46 | 0.11 | 0.75 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 13:52 | 0.28 | 0.64 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:40 | 0.01 | 0.59 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:16 | 0.28 | 0.34 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:52 | 0.01 | 0.30 |
| Tyler Pitlick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8:19 | 0.28 | 0.05 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:04 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:37 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18:57 | 0.24 | 0.00 |
| Daemon Hunt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:36 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28:28 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:38 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Ben Jones | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:05 | 0.12 | 0.00 |
| David Spacek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:59 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:17 | 0.13 | -0.15 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:23 | 0.07 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | Winnipeg Jets | 32 | 34 | 94.1% | -1.27 | W |
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 14 | 20 | 70.0% | -3.37 | L |
| Filip Gustavsson | Minnesota Wild | 9 | 9 | 100.0% | 0.78 |
Analysis
The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Minnesota Wild 6–2 on Jan 15, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Minnesota Wild generated 2.65 expected goals to Winnipeg Jets's 3.05 — the run of play matched the result, with Winnipeg Jets earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Mark Scheifele led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.67 on 1 goal, 3 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Filip Gustavsson stopped 9 of 9, worth 0.78 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Winnipeg Jets vs Minnesota Wild game?
The Winnipeg Jets beat the Minnesota Wild 6–2 on Jan 15, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Winnipeg Jets 6, Minnesota Wild 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mark Scheifele led all skaters at 2.67, on 1G, 3A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Minnesota Wild generated 2.65 expected goals and Winnipeg Jets generated 3.05, so Winnipeg Jets created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Winnipeg Jets put 29 shots on goal and Minnesota Wild put 34. High-danger chances went 11 to 10.
How did the goaltenders play?
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 32 of 34 (-1.27 goals saved above expected); Jesper Wallstedt stopped 14 of 20 (-3.37 goals saved above expected).