New York Rangers at Winnipeg Jets
NHL game between the New York Rangers and the Winnipeg Jets on Mar 12, 2026. Final score: New York Rangers 6, Winnipeg Jets 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Venue | Canada Life Centre |
| New York Rangers score | 6 |
| Winnipeg Jets score | 3 |
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 | Alexis Lafrenière | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:19 | 0.25 | 1.71 |
| 2nd | Braden Schneider | D | 0 | 2 | 0 | 22:25 | 0.00 | 1.70 |
| 3rd | Tye Kartye | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 14:27 | 0.16 | 1.58 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Rangers–Winnipeg Jets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:08 | NYR | Adam Fox | Mika Zibanejad | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 02:21 | WPG | Isak Rosen | Jacob Bryson, Gustav Nyquist | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 07:36 | NYR | Alexis Lafrenière | Will Borgen, Gabe Perreault | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 17:49 | WPG | Kyle Connor | Mark Scheifele, Elias Salomonsson | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 01:15 | NYR | Tye Kartye | Matthew Robertson, Braden Schneider | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 04:19 | WPG | Gabriel Vilardi | Adam Lowry, Cole Perfetti | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 06:57 | NYR | Gabe Perreault | Braden Schneider, Alexis Lafrenière | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 11:08 | NYR | Adam Edstrom | Vincent Trocheck, Conor Sheary | 5v5 | 5–3 |
| 3rd 19:09 | NYR | Noah Laba | Tye Kartye, Vincent Trocheck | 6v5 | 6–3 |
Team Comparison
| New York Rangers | Winnipeg Jets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 17 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.55 | 3.02 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 44.1% | 55.9% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 43.4% | 56.6% |
| Hits | 24 | 23 |
| Blocks | 18 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 1 |
New York Rangers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexis Lafrenière | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 18:19 | 0.25 | 1.71 |
| Braden Schneider | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 22:25 | 0.00 | 1.70 |
| Tye Kartye | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 14:27 | 0.16 | 1.58 |
| Will Borgen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:15 | 0.01 | 1.48 |
| Gabe Perreault | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 19:09 | 0.19 | 1.47 |
| Vincent Trocheck | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 19:32 | 0.08 | 1.41 |
| Mika Zibanejad | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:23 | 0.00 | 1.07 |
| Adam Edstrom | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13:45 | 0.04 | 0.99 |
| Noah Laba | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:24 | 0.85 | 0.95 |
| Matthew Robertson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:22 | 0.04 | 0.74 |
| Conor Sheary | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:08 | 0.08 | 0.68 |
| Urho Vaakanainen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:13 | 0.01 | 0.45 |
| Adam Fox | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 21:11 | 1.21 | 0.35 |
| Jaroslav Chmelar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:45 | 0.03 | 0.25 |
| Juuso Parssinen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:30 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jonny Brodzinski | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:06 | 0.13 | -0.01 |
| Will Cuylle | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:34 | 0.17 | -0.34 |
| Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:32 | 0.02 | -0.85 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Connor | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 23:25 | 0.55 | 1.21 |
| Mark Scheifele | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:21 | 0.27 | 1.16 |
| Isak Rosen | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:15 | 0.17 | 1.00 |
| Jacob Bryson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:12 | 0.03 | 0.68 |
| Gustav Nyquist | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9:18 | 0.02 | 0.54 |
| Adam Lowry | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:57 | 0.16 | 0.38 |
| Alex Iafallo | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:36 | 0.22 | 0.35 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:18 | 0.04 | 0.35 |
| Jonathan Toews | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:19 | 0.18 | 0.30 |
| Morgan Barron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:31 | 0.25 | 0.27 |
| Cole Koepke | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:02 | 0.27 | 0.24 |
| Josh Morrissey | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 25:35 | 0.15 | 0.20 |
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:19 | 0.54 | 0.19 |
| Haydn Fleury | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:16 | 0.00 | 0.16 |
| Elias Salomonsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:11 | 0.02 | 0.14 |
| Cole Perfetti | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:31 | 0.06 | 0.02 |
| Brad Lambert | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:14 | 0.00 | -0.06 |
| Dylan Samberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:57 | 0.05 | -0.38 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Igor Shesterkin | New York Rangers | 23 | 26 | 88.5% | -0.02 | W |
| Connor Hellebuyck | Winnipeg Jets | 11 | 16 | 68.8% | -2.81 | L |
Analysis
The New York Rangers defeated the Winnipeg Jets 6–3 on Mar 12, 2026.
Winnipeg Jets generated 3.02 expected goals to New York Rangers's 2.55 — Winnipeg Jets owned the better of the chances but New York Rangers took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Alexis Lafrenière led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.71 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Rangers vs Winnipeg Jets game?
The New York Rangers beat the Winnipeg Jets 6–3 on Mar 12, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Rangers 6, Winnipeg Jets 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Alexis Lafrenière led all skaters at 1.71, on 1G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Winnipeg Jets generated 3.02 expected goals and New York Rangers generated 2.55, so Winnipeg Jets created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
New York Rangers put 17 shots on goal and Winnipeg Jets put 26. High-danger chances went 11 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Igor Shesterkin stopped 23 of 26 (-0.02 goals saved above expected); Connor Hellebuyck stopped 11 of 16 (-2.81 goals saved above expected).