Florida Panthers at Winnipeg Jets
NHL game between the Florida Panthers and the Winnipeg Jets on Jan 22, 2026. Final score: Florida Panthers 2, Winnipeg Jets 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Venue | Canada Life Centre |
| Florida Panthers score | 2 |
| Winnipeg Jets score | 1 |
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 | Sam Bennett | C | 1 | 0 | 3 | 21:42 | 0.47 | 1.09 |
| 2nd | Jonathan Toews | C | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:59 | 0.03 | 0.77 |
| 3rd | Matthew Tkachuk | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:31 | 0.08 | 0.76 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Florida Panthers–Winnipeg Jets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 18:49 | FLA | Sam Bennett | Matthew Tkachuk | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 3rd 05:24 | WPG | Cole Perfetti | Jonathan Toews | 4v4 | 1–1 |
| P5 00:00 | FLA | Anton Lundell | — | 0v1 | 1–1 |
| P5 00:00 | FLA | Sam Reinhart | — | 0v1 | 1–1 |
Team Comparison
| Florida Panthers | Winnipeg Jets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 20 | 18 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.72 | 2.68 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 45.1% | 54.9% |
| Hits | 27 | 24 |
| Blocks | 14 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 1 | 7 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Bennett | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 21:42 | 0.47 | 1.09 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:31 | 0.08 | 0.76 |
| Niko Mikkola | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:14 | 0.01 | 0.55 |
| Uvis Balinskis | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:03 | 0.01 | 0.43 |
| A.J. Greer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:51 | 0.25 | 0.35 |
| Sandis Vilmanis | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:49 | 0.06 | 0.31 |
| Tobias Bjornfot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:53 | 0.00 | 0.18 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:15 | 0.29 | 0.18 |
| Luke Kunin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:23 | 0.00 | 0.17 |
| Evan Rodrigues | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 17:50 | 0.13 | 0.16 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:13 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:22 | 0.20 | 0.04 |
| Cole Schwindt | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:30 | 0.00 | 0.02 |
| Jeff Petry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:36 | 0.08 | -0.00 |
| Anton Lundell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:31 | 0.52 | -0.08 |
| Sam Reinhart | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:19 | 0.26 | -0.13 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 27:19 | 0.04 | -0.29 |
| Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26:39 | 0.13 | -0.37 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Toews | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:59 | 0.03 | 0.77 |
| Cole Perfetti | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:05 | 0.48 | 0.72 |
| Josh Morrissey | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26:12 | 0.18 | 0.49 |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:01 | 0.02 | 0.46 |
| Cole Koepke | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:12 | 0.13 | 0.39 |
| Elias Salomonsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:13 | 0.01 | 0.34 |
| Morgan Barron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:45 | 0.16 | 0.29 |
| Luke Schenn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:06 | 0.00 | 0.27 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:31 | 0.09 | 0.22 |
| Adam Lowry | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:27 | 0.17 | 0.22 |
| Nino Niederreiter | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:06 | 0.32 | 0.21 |
| Tanner Pearson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:48 | 0.02 | 0.14 |
| Alex Iafallo | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:14 | 0.00 | -0.09 |
| Mark Scheifele | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:50 | 0.72 | -0.32 |
| Kyle Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:18 | 0.39 | -0.36 |
| Logan Stanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:37 | 0.02 | -0.40 |
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:41 | 0.05 | -0.48 |
| Dylan Samberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:08 | 0.07 | -0.53 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniil Tarasov | Florida Panthers | 17 | 18 | 94.4% | 1.40 | W |
| Connor Hellebuyck | Winnipeg Jets | 19 | 20 | 95.0% | 1.09 | O |
Analysis
The Florida Panthers defeated the Winnipeg Jets 2–1 on Jan 22, 2026, a one-goal game.
Winnipeg Jets generated 2.68 expected goals to Florida Panthers's 2.72 — Florida Panthers edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Sam Bennett led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.09 on 1 goal, 3 shots on goal.
Daniil Tarasov stopped 17 of 18, worth 1.4 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Florida Panthers vs Winnipeg Jets game?
The Florida Panthers beat the Winnipeg Jets 2–1 on Jan 22, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Florida Panthers 2, Winnipeg Jets 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Sam Bennett led all skaters at 1.09, on 1G, 0A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Winnipeg Jets generated 2.68 expected goals and Florida Panthers generated 2.72, so Florida Panthers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Florida Panthers put 20 shots on goal and Winnipeg Jets put 18. High-danger chances went 9 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Daniil Tarasov stopped 17 of 18 (1.4 goals saved above expected); Connor Hellebuyck stopped 19 of 20 (1.09 goals saved above expected).