Winnipeg Jets at Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL game between the Winnipeg Jets and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Jan 29, 2026. Final score: Winnipeg Jets 1, Tampa Bay Lightning 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena |
| Winnipeg Jets score | 1 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning 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 | Yanni Gourde | C | 1 | 2 | 2 | 18:40 | 0.09 | 2.18 |
| 2nd | Darren Raddysh | D | 1 | 2 | 5 | 23:43 | 0.12 | 1.98 |
| 3rd | Zemgus Girgensons | C | 0 | 2 | 0 | 16:51 | 0.19 | 1.43 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Winnipeg Jets–Tampa Bay Lightning) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 14:58 | TBL | Dominic James | Darren Raddysh, J.J. Moser | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 01:37 | TBL | Darren Raddysh | Yanni Gourde, Zemgus Girgensons | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 12:25 | WPG | Kyle Connor | Dylan Samberg, Mark Scheifele | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 15:17 | TBL | Yanni Gourde | Nikita Kucherov, Darren Raddysh | 6v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 18:52 | TBL | Nikita Kucherov | Yanni Gourde, Zemgus Girgensons | 5v6 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| Winnipeg Jets | Tampa Bay Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 37 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.18 | 2.99 |
| High-danger shots | 7 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 43.0% | 57.0% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 47.5% | 52.5% |
| Hits | 29 | 18 |
| Blocks | 13 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 4 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Scheifele | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:20 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Kyle Connor | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 22:28 | 0.52 | 0.60 |
| Dylan Samberg | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:26 | 0.01 | 0.59 |
| Luke Schenn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:48 | 0.00 | 0.40 |
| Cole Koepke | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:20 | 0.34 | 0.20 |
| Adam Lowry | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:25 | 0.19 | 0.15 |
| Elias Salomonsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 19:40 | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:25 | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Nino Niederreiter | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:00 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| Tanner Pearson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:09 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Logan Stanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:38 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:06 | 0.21 | 0.05 |
| Jonathan Toews | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:29 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Alex Iafallo | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:55 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Cole Perfetti | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:14 | 0.17 | 0.00 |
| Morgan Barron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:39 | 0.24 | 0.00 |
| Josh Morrissey | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26:35 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:59 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yanni Gourde | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 18:40 | 0.09 | 2.18 |
| Darren Raddysh | D | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 23:43 | 0.12 | 1.98 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 16:51 | 0.19 | 1.43 |
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:22 | 0.47 | 1.24 |
| Dominic James | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 11:30 | 0.21 | 0.65 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:58 | 0.10 | 0.44 |
| Erik Cernak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:52 | 0.10 | 0.20 |
| Ryan McDonagh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:37 | 0.17 | 0.15 |
| Nick Paul | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:04 | 0.10 | 0.10 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:00 | 0.14 | 0.05 |
| Brandon Hagel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:48 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:58 | 0.14 | 0.05 |
| Gage Goncalves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:40 | 0.24 | 0.05 |
| Max Crozier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:43 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Jack Finley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:15 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:26 | 0.31 | -0.05 |
| Declan Carlile | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15:13 | 0.12 | -0.05 |
| Pontus Holmberg | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:53 | 0.29 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | Winnipeg Jets | 33 | 36 | 91.7% | 0.07 | L |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | Tampa Bay Lightning | 23 | 24 | 95.8% | 1.51 | W |
Analysis
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Winnipeg Jets 4–1 on Jan 29, 2026.
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 2.99 expected goals to Winnipeg Jets's 2.18 — the run of play matched the result, with Tampa Bay Lightning earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Yanni Gourde led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.18 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 23 of 24, worth 1.51 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Winnipeg Jets vs Tampa Bay Lightning game?
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Winnipeg Jets 4–1 on Jan 29, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Tampa Bay Lightning 4, Winnipeg Jets 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Yanni Gourde led all skaters at 2.18, on 1G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 2.99 expected goals and Winnipeg Jets generated 2.18, so Tampa Bay Lightning created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Winnipeg Jets put 24 shots on goal and Tampa Bay Lightning put 37. High-danger chances went 7 to 10.
How did the goaltenders play?
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 33 of 36 (0.07 goals saved above expected); Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 23 of 24 (1.51 goals saved above expected).