Minnesota Wild at Winnipeg Jets
NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and the Winnipeg Jets on Oct 13, 2026. Final score: Minnesota Wild 2, Winnipeg Jets 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Venue | Canada Life Centre |
| Minnesota Wild score | 2 |
| Winnipeg Jets score | 5 |
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 | Mark Scheifele | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16:19 | 0.49 | 2.64 |
| 2nd | Kirill Kaprizov | L | 2 | 0 | 3 | 20:02 | 0.47 | 2.09 |
| 3rd | Kyle Connor | L | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:26 | 0.49 | 2.03 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Minnesota Wild–Winnipeg Jets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:50 | WPG | Cole Perfetti | Neal Pionk, Mark Scheifele | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 08:47 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | — | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 1st 17:54 | WPG | Mark Scheifele | Neal Pionk, Kyle Connor | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 1st 18:38 | MIN | Kirill Kaprizov | Quinn Hughes, Jonas Brodin | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 16:36 | WPG | Cole Perfetti | Gabriel Vilardi, Mark Scheifele | 5v4 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 04:06 | WPG | Kyle Connor | — | 5v5 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 14:42 | WPG | Cole Koepke | Vladislav Namestnikov | 5v5 | 2–5 |
Team Comparison
| Minnesota Wild | Winnipeg Jets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.60 | 2.78 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 23 |
| Corsi % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 58.0% | 42.0% |
| Hits | 34 | 22 |
| Blocks | 17 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 2 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 20:02 | 0.47 | 2.09 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 28:25 | 0.00 | 1.11 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:39 | 0.03 | 1.10 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:16 | 0.54 | 0.67 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:20 | 0.18 | 0.65 |
| Tyler Pitlick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:13 | 0.07 | 0.13 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:28 | 0.28 | 0.08 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:14 | 0.00 | -0.07 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:28 | 0.24 | -0.26 |
| Max Shabanov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:06 | 0.12 | -0.30 |
| Blake Coleman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:35 | 0.06 | -0.35 |
| Olli Määttä | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:27 | 0.00 | -0.38 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:50 | 0.16 | -0.39 |
| Rieger Lorenz | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:03 | 0.17 | -0.44 |
| Bobby Brink | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:55 | 0.24 | -0.71 |
| David Spacek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:51 | 0.01 | -0.72 |
| Zach Bogosian | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:50 | 0.04 | -0.82 |
| Daemon Hunt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:47 | 0.00 | -0.89 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Scheifele | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 16:19 | 0.49 | 2.64 |
| Kyle Connor | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:26 | 0.49 | 2.03 |
| Neal Pionk | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 23:50 | 0.11 | 1.99 |
| Cole Perfetti | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 16:13 | 0.45 | 1.99 |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:28 | 0.00 | 1.62 |
| Cole Koepke | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 11:40 | 0.20 | 1.49 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:40 | 0.02 | 0.72 |
| Morgan Barron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:02 | 0.25 | 0.66 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:39 | 0.03 | 0.45 |
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:53 | 0.00 | 0.43 |
| Haydn Fleury | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:19 | 0.10 | 0.40 |
| Tyrel Bauer | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:03 | 0.03 | 0.35 |
| Dylan Samberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:06 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Isak Rosen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:04 | 0.21 | 0.15 |
| Adam Lowry | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:03 | 0.16 | 0.00 |
| Alex Iafallo | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:13 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Viggo Björck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:18 | 0.26 | -0.21 |
| Nino Niederreiter | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:55 | 0.00 | -0.43 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Pickard | Minnesota Wild | 20 | 25 | 80.0% | -2.17 | L |
| Stuart Skinner | Winnipeg Jets | 19 | 21 | 90.5% | 0.61 | W |
Analysis
The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Minnesota Wild 5–2 on Oct 13, 2026.
Winnipeg Jets generated 2.78 expected goals to Minnesota Wild's 2.6 — the run of play matched the result, with Winnipeg Jets earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Mark Scheifele led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.64 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Stuart Skinner stopped 19 of 21, worth 0.61 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Minnesota Wild vs Winnipeg Jets game?
The Winnipeg Jets beat the Minnesota Wild 5–2 on Oct 13, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Winnipeg Jets 5, Minnesota Wild 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mark Scheifele led all skaters at 2.64, on 1G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Winnipeg Jets generated 2.78 expected goals and Minnesota Wild generated 2.6, so Winnipeg Jets created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Minnesota Wild put 21 shots on goal and Winnipeg Jets put 25. High-danger chances went 18 to 23.