Boston Bruins at Winnipeg Jets
NHL game between the Boston Bruins and the Winnipeg Jets on Oct 02, 2026. Final score: Boston Bruins 4, Winnipeg Jets 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 02, 2026 |
| Venue | Canada Life Centre |
| Boston Bruins score | 4 |
| 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 | Hampus Lindholm | D | 1 | 0 | 2 | 21:42 | 0.12 | 2.00 |
| 2nd | Kyle Connor | L | 1 | 1 | 9 | 20:56 | 1.07 | 1.73 |
| 3rd | David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 2 | 4 | 22:04 | 0.30 | 1.72 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Boston Bruins–Winnipeg Jets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 04:52 | WPG | Dylan DeMelo | Morgan Barron, Adam Lowry | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 09:23 | BOS | Hampus Lindholm | Morgan Geekie, Will Borgen | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 15:20 | BOS | James Hagens | Nikita Zadorov, Mark Kastelic | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 01:50 | WPG | Kyle Connor | Gabriel Vilardi, Cole Perfetti | 5v4 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 19:52 | WPG | Mario Ferraro | Adam Lowry, Kyle Connor | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 18:22 | BOS | Elias Lindholm | David Pastrnak, Mason Lohrei | 5v6 | 3–3 |
| OT 03:21 | BOS | JJ Peterka | David Pastrnak, Nikita Zadorov | 3v3 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| Boston Bruins | Winnipeg Jets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 30 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.80 | 4.28 |
| High-danger shots | 24 | 28 |
| Corsi % | 51.4% | 48.6% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 51.7% | 48.3% |
| Hits | 26 | 17 |
| Blocks | 13 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 24 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 5 |
Boston Bruins Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampus Lindholm | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:42 | 0.12 | 2.00 |
| David Pastrnak | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 22:04 | 0.30 | 1.72 |
| Nikita Zadorov | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 20:54 | 0.14 | 1.47 |
| Will Borgen | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:32 | 0.00 | 1.35 |
| Elias Lindholm | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 15:53 | 0.93 | 1.10 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 20:05 | 0.59 | 0.96 |
| James Hagens | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14:14 | 0.28 | 0.82 |
| Morgan Geekie | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:53 | 0.22 | 0.63 |
| Mark Kastelic | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9:17 | 0.02 | 0.60 |
| Sean Kuraly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:02 | 0.05 | 0.34 |
| Mason Lohrei | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:53 | 0.06 | 0.18 |
| Connor Clifton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:35 | 0.18 | 0.14 |
| Casey Mittelstadt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:01 | 0.19 | 0.14 |
| Tanner Jeannot | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:15 | 0.04 | 0.13 |
| Pavel Zacha | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:33 | 0.31 | -0.03 |
| Fraser Minten | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:50 | 0.06 | -0.10 |
| Marat Khusnutdinov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:55 | 0.09 | -0.14 |
| Jonathan Aspirot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:05 | 0.21 | -0.91 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Connor | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 20:56 | 1.07 | 1.73 |
| Cole Perfetti | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 17:06 | 0.95 | 1.26 |
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:25 | 0.34 | 1.10 |
| Adam Lowry | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16:07 | 0.12 | 1.03 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22:53 | 0.01 | 0.59 |
| Josh Morrissey | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 25:22 | 0.31 | 0.53 |
| Morgan Barron | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:53 | 0.61 | 0.51 |
| Mark Scheifele | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:29 | 0.32 | 0.35 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:58 | 0.09 | 0.30 |
| Isak Rosen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:50 | 0.04 | 0.21 |
| Nino Niederreiter | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:17 | 0.00 | 0.12 |
| Viggo Björck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:42 | 0.29 | 0.12 |
| Alex Iafallo | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:10 | 0.00 | -0.00 |
| Neal Pionk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:37 | 0.06 | -0.14 |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:45 | 0.02 | -0.18 |
| Tyrel Bauer | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:58 | 0.00 | -0.31 |
| Dylan Samberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:46 | 0.03 | -0.32 |
| Brad Lambert | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:49 | 0.00 | -0.37 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Swayman | Boston Bruins | 30 | 33 | 90.9% | 0.88 | W |
| Stuart Skinner | Winnipeg Jets | 26 | 30 | 86.7% | -0.20 | O |
Analysis
The Boston Bruins defeated the Winnipeg Jets 4–3 on Oct 02, 2026, a one-goal game.
Winnipeg Jets generated 4.28 expected goals to Boston Bruins's 3.8 — Winnipeg Jets owned the better of the chances but Boston Bruins 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.
Hampus Lindholm led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.0 on 1 goal, 2 shots on goal.
Jeremy Swayman stopped 30 of 33, worth 0.88 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Boston Bruins vs Winnipeg Jets game?
The Boston Bruins beat the Winnipeg Jets 4–3 on Oct 02, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Boston Bruins 4, Winnipeg Jets 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Hampus Lindholm led all skaters at 2.0, on 1G, 0A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Winnipeg Jets generated 4.28 expected goals and Boston Bruins generated 3.8, so Winnipeg Jets created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Boston Bruins put 30 shots on goal and Winnipeg Jets put 33. High-danger chances went 24 to 28.