Tampa Bay Lightning at Winnipeg Jets
NHL game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Winnipeg Jets on Mar 05, 2026. Final score: Tampa Bay Lightning 1, Winnipeg Jets 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 05, 2026 |
| Venue | Canada Life Centre |
| Tampa Bay Lightning score | 1 |
| Winnipeg Jets 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 | Kyle Connor | L | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22:17 | 1.00 | 1.49 |
| 2nd | Alex Iafallo | L | 0 | 2 | 3 | 17:43 | 0.42 | 1.43 |
| 3rd | Mark Scheifele | C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21:07 | 0.53 | 1.39 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Tampa Bay Lightning–Winnipeg Jets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 15:31 | WPG | Morgan Barron | Cole Koepke, Tanner Pearson | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 19:42 | WPG | Mark Scheifele | Alex Iafallo, Kyle Connor | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 01:52 | TBL | Brayden Point | Jake Guentzel, Darren Raddysh | 4v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 05:34 | WPG | Gustav Nyquist | Jonathan Toews, Tanner Pearson | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 17:59 | WPG | Kyle Connor | Mark Scheifele, Alex Iafallo | 5v6 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| Tampa Bay Lightning | Winnipeg Jets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.22 | 4.07 |
| High-danger shots | 20 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 48.4% | 51.6% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 44.3% | 55.7% |
| Hits | 23 | 26 |
| Blocks | 17 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 1 | 8 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brayden Point | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:25 | 0.48 | 0.75 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 21:45 | 0.78 | 0.69 |
| Darren Raddysh | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:04 | 0.05 | 0.49 |
| Scott Sabourin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:03 | 0.04 | 0.25 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:42 | 0.23 | 0.20 |
| Erik Cernak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:15 | 0.19 | 0.20 |
| Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:01 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Declan Carlile | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:22 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:25 | 0.23 | 0.15 |
| Victor Hedman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:45 | 0.06 | 0.15 |
| Pontus Holmberg | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:18 | 0.13 | 0.10 |
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:13 | 0.16 | 0.00 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:39 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| Conor Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:28 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Ryan McDonagh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:44 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Yanni Gourde | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:59 | 0.15 | -0.05 |
| Brandon Hagel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:17 | 0.21 | -0.10 |
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:41 | 0.06 | -0.15 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Connor | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 22:17 | 1.00 | 1.49 |
| Alex Iafallo | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 17:43 | 0.42 | 1.43 |
| Mark Scheifele | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 21:07 | 0.53 | 1.39 |
| Tanner Pearson | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13:30 | 0.14 | 1.38 |
| Gustav Nyquist | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:39 | 0.15 | 0.75 |
| Morgan Barron | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11:49 | 0.29 | 0.70 |
| Cole Koepke | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9:54 | 0.52 | 0.69 |
| Jonathan Toews | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:50 | 0.04 | 0.59 |
| Haydn Fleury | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:58 | 0.05 | 0.30 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:54 | 0.07 | 0.25 |
| Walker Duehr | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:23 | 0.21 | 0.25 |
| Adam Lowry | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:01 | 0.05 | 0.15 |
| Isaak Phillips | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:10 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Dylan Samberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:14 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:29 | 0.10 | 0.05 |
| Ville Heinola | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:51 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Elias Salomonsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:09 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Cole Perfetti | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:08 | 0.06 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | Tampa Bay Lightning | 26 | 29 | 89.7% | 0.18 | L |
| Connor Hellebuyck | Winnipeg Jets | 26 | 27 | 96.3% | 2.08 | W |
Analysis
The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4–1 on Mar 05, 2026.
Winnipeg Jets generated 4.07 expected goals to Tampa Bay Lightning's 3.22 — the run of play matched the result, with Winnipeg Jets earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Kyle Connor led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.49 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 26 of 27, worth 2.08 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Tampa Bay Lightning vs Winnipeg Jets game?
The Winnipeg Jets beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4–1 on Mar 05, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Winnipeg Jets 4, Tampa Bay Lightning 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 1.49, on 1G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Winnipeg Jets generated 4.07 expected goals and Tampa Bay Lightning generated 3.22, so Winnipeg Jets created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Tampa Bay Lightning put 27 shots on goal and Winnipeg Jets put 30. High-danger chances went 20 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 26 of 29 (0.18 goals saved above expected); Connor Hellebuyck stopped 26 of 27 (2.08 goals saved above expected).