Florida Panthers at Winnipeg Jets
NHL game between the Florida Panthers and the Winnipeg Jets on Oct 27, 2026. Final score: Florida Panthers 5, Winnipeg Jets 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Venue | Canada Life Centre |
| Florida Panthers score | 5 |
| Winnipeg Jets 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 | Matthew Tkachuk | L | 0 | 4 | 1 | 16:45 | 0.10 | 2.50 |
| 2nd | Brady Tkachuk | L | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16:17 | 0.67 | 2.48 |
| 3rd | Seth Jones | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 25:02 | 0.23 | 2.15 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Florida Panthers–Winnipeg Jets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 07:27 | FLA | Carter Verhaeghe | Brady Tkachuk, Seth Jones | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 08:42 | FLA | Niko Mikkola | Seth Jones, Matthew Tkachuk | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 10:18 | FLA | Carter Verhaeghe | Matthew Tkachuk, Seth Jones | 4v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 12:27 | WPG | Adam Lowry | — | 4v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 13:14 | FLA | Sam Reinhart | Brady Tkachuk, Matthew Tkachuk | 4v5 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 12:10 | FLA | Brady Tkachuk | Matthew Tkachuk, Niko Mikkola | 5v5 | 5–1 |
Team Comparison
| Florida Panthers | Winnipeg Jets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.11 | 2.65 |
| High-danger shots | 26 | 19 |
| Corsi % | 48.5% | 51.5% |
| Power play | 3/5 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 57.1% | 42.9% |
| Hits | 28 | 23 |
| Blocks | 11 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 7 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Tkachuk | L | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 16:45 | 0.10 | 2.50 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 16:17 | 0.67 | 2.48 |
| Seth Jones | D | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 25:02 | 0.23 | 2.15 |
| Niko Mikkola | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19:16 | 0.20 | 1.67 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 18:26 | 0.49 | 1.14 |
| Anton Lundell | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:07 | 0.32 | 0.97 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:25 | 0.03 | 0.82 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:08 | 0.20 | 0.73 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:49 | 0.01 | 0.73 |
| Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:20 | 0.00 | 0.62 |
| Sam Reinhart | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:34 | 0.36 | 0.37 |
| Sam Bennett | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:44 | 0.07 | 0.34 |
| Garnet Hathaway | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:15 | 0.06 | 0.25 |
| Sandis Vilmanis | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:35 | 0.32 | 0.21 |
| Cole Schwindt | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:18 | 0.04 | 0.11 |
| Bokondji Imama | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:11 | 0.01 | 0.04 |
| Dmitry Kulikov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:53 | 0.00 | -0.17 |
| Radko Gudas | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:55 | 0.00 | -0.28 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Samberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:35 | 0.05 | 1.00 |
| Adam Lowry | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 13:49 | 0.47 | 0.95 |
| Neal Pionk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:28 | 0.18 | 0.48 |
| Morgan Barron | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:33 | 0.06 | 0.36 |
| Cole Perfetti | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:07 | 0.40 | 0.17 |
| Cole Koepke | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:18 | 0.00 | 0.14 |
| Kyle Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:34 | 0.54 | 0.07 |
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:13 | 0.15 | -0.13 |
| Alex Iafallo | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:59 | 0.11 | -0.16 |
| Isak Rosen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:50 | 0.16 | -0.18 |
| Tyrel Bauer | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:10 | 0.08 | -0.30 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:22 | 0.00 | -0.32 |
| Brad Lambert | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:20 | 0.04 | -0.40 |
| Mark Scheifele | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:11 | 0.40 | -0.44 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:30 | 0.00 | -0.47 |
| Viggo Björck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:04 | 0.00 | -0.56 |
| Elias Salomonsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:51 | 0.01 | -0.63 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:07 | 0.01 | -0.65 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akira Schmid | Florida Panthers | 24 | 25 | 96.0% | 1.65 | W |
| Clay Stevenson | Winnipeg Jets | 19 | 24 | 79.2% | -1.89 | L |
Analysis
The Florida Panthers defeated the Winnipeg Jets 5–1 on Oct 27, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
Winnipeg Jets generated 2.65 expected goals to Florida Panthers's 3.11 — the run of play matched the result, with Florida Panthers earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Matthew Tkachuk led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.5 on 4 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Akira Schmid stopped 24 of 25, worth 1.65 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Florida Panthers vs Winnipeg Jets game?
The Florida Panthers beat the Winnipeg Jets 5–1 on Oct 27, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Florida Panthers 5, Winnipeg Jets 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Matthew Tkachuk led all skaters at 2.5, on 0G, 4A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Winnipeg Jets generated 2.65 expected goals and Florida Panthers generated 3.11, so Florida Panthers created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Florida Panthers put 24 shots on goal and Winnipeg Jets put 25. High-danger chances went 26 to 19.