Winnipeg Jets at Florida Panthers
NHL game between the Winnipeg Jets and the Florida Panthers on Jan 31, 2026. Final score: Winnipeg Jets 2, Florida Panthers 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 31, 2026 |
| Venue | Amerant Bank Arena |
| Winnipeg Jets score | 2 |
| Florida Panthers 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 | Kyle Connor | L | 0 | 1 | 5 | 24:04 | 0.56 | 1.30 |
| 2nd | Cole Perfetti | C | 1 | 0 | 3 | 17:34 | 0.57 | 1.21 |
| 3rd | Mark Scheifele | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 25:26 | 0.29 | 1.21 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Winnipeg Jets–Florida Panthers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 14:40 | FLA | Eetu Luostarinen | Evan Rodrigues, Gustav Forsling | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 3rd 08:34 | WPG | Cole Perfetti | Gabriel Vilardi, Adam Lowry | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 15:46 | WPG | Mark Scheifele | Kyle Connor, Gustav Nyquist | 5v5 | 2–1 |
Team Comparison
| Winnipeg Jets | Florida Panthers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.34 | 2.23 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 9 |
| Corsi % | 38.5% | 61.5% |
| Power play | 0/5 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 58.8% | 41.2% |
| Hits | 18 | 30 |
| Blocks | 14 | 7 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 9 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Connor | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 24:04 | 0.56 | 1.30 |
| Cole Perfetti | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:34 | 0.57 | 1.21 |
| Mark Scheifele | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 25:26 | 0.29 | 1.21 |
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:08 | 0.25 | 1.05 |
| Adam Lowry | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:18 | 0.04 | 1.02 |
| Gustav Nyquist | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:36 | 0.00 | 0.92 |
| Elias Salomonsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:54 | 0.02 | 0.84 |
| Dylan Samberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:52 | 0.00 | 0.77 |
| Josh Morrissey | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 24:03 | 0.16 | 0.67 |
| Nino Niederreiter | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:02 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Morgan Barron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:45 | 0.29 | 0.21 |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:06 | 0.00 | 0.14 |
| Alex Iafallo | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:11 | 0.00 | 0.02 |
| Jonathan Toews | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:31 | 0.00 | -0.02 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:03 | 0.04 | -0.02 |
| Logan Stanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:33 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Luke Schenn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:57 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Cole Koepke | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:57 | 0.15 | -0.39 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:41 | 0.17 | 0.85 |
| Evan Rodrigues | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:12 | 0.03 | 0.53 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:27 | 0.01 | 0.36 |
| Jeff Petry | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:12 | 0.02 | 0.32 |
| Cole Schwindt | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:58 | 0.10 | 0.15 |
| A.J. Greer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:19 | 0.15 | 0.13 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:12 | 0.02 | 0.06 |
| Niko Mikkola | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:10 | 0.01 | -0.04 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 15:16 | 0.37 | -0.06 |
| Sandis Vilmanis | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:14 | 0.10 | -0.07 |
| Luke Kunin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:24 | 0.01 | -0.11 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:13 | 0.43 | -0.18 |
| Tobias Bjornfot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:12 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
| Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:45 | 0.03 | -0.21 |
| Sam Reinhart | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:24 | 0.17 | -0.28 |
| Jesper Boqvist | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:27 | 0.01 | -0.29 |
| Sam Bennett | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:18 | 0.24 | -0.38 |
| Uvis Balinskis | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:29 | 0.06 | -0.94 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Comrie | Winnipeg Jets | 27 | 28 | 96.4% | 0.71 | W |
| Sergei Bobrovsky | Florida Panthers | 19 | 21 | 90.5% | 0.30 | L |
Analysis
The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Florida Panthers 2–1 on Jan 31, 2026, a one-goal game.
Florida Panthers generated 2.23 expected goals to Winnipeg Jets's 2.34 — Winnipeg Jets edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Kyle Connor led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.3 on 1 assist, 5 shots on goal.
Eric Comrie stopped 27 of 28, worth 0.71 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Winnipeg Jets vs Florida Panthers game?
The Winnipeg Jets beat the Florida Panthers 2–1 on Jan 31, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Winnipeg Jets 2, Florida Panthers 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Kyle Connor led all skaters at 1.3, on 0G, 1A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Florida Panthers generated 2.23 expected goals and Winnipeg Jets generated 2.34, so Winnipeg Jets created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Winnipeg Jets put 21 shots on goal and Florida Panthers put 28. High-danger chances went 11 to 9.
How did the goaltenders play?
Eric Comrie stopped 27 of 28 (0.71 goals saved above expected); Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 19 of 21 (0.3 goals saved above expected).