Tampa Bay Lightning at Winnipeg Jets
NHL game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Winnipeg Jets on Nov 08, 2026. Final score: Tampa Bay Lightning 3, Winnipeg Jets 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 08, 2026 |
| Venue | Canada Life Centre |
| Tampa Bay Lightning score | 3 |
| 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 | Cole Perfetti | C | 1 | 1 | 6 | 15:41 | 1.17 | 2.24 |
| 2nd | Pontus Holmberg | R | 2 | 0 | 4 | 13:23 | 0.39 | 1.98 |
| 3rd | Mark Scheifele | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:54 | 0.37 | 1.92 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Tampa Bay Lightning–Winnipeg Jets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 01:53 | WPG | Cole Perfetti | Mark Scheifele, Haydn Fleury | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 12:38 | WPG | Morgan Barron | Neal Pionk, Viggo Björck | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 08:10 | WPG | Brayden Yager | Viggo Björck, Alex Iafallo | 5v4 | 0–3 |
| 3rd 10:22 | TBL | Brandon Hagel | Anthony Cirelli | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 14:01 | TBL | Pontus Holmberg | Erik Cernak, Zemgus Girgensons | 5v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 14:27 | TBL | Pontus Holmberg | Erik Cernak, Ilya Mikheyev | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 19:58 | WPG | Mark Scheifele | Cole Perfetti, Gabriel Vilardi | 5v3 | 3–4 |
Team Comparison
| Tampa Bay Lightning | Winnipeg Jets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.47 | 3.58 |
| High-danger shots | 20 | 19 |
| Corsi % | 53.7% | 46.3% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 3/5 |
| Faceoff % | 47.2% | 52.8% |
| Hits | 18 | 17 |
| Blocks | 3 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 19 | 19 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 4 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontus Holmberg | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 13:23 | 0.39 | 1.98 |
| Erik Cernak | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 16:59 | 0.06 | 1.43 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:57 | 0.18 | 0.99 |
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:48 | 0.06 | 0.80 |
| Brandon Hagel | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:20 | 0.16 | 0.80 |
| Ilya Mikheyev | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:46 | 0.01 | 0.74 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:47 | 0.22 | 0.14 |
| Jeffrey Viel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:54 | 0.03 | 0.01 |
| Ryan McDonagh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:26 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Max Crozier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:25 | 0.05 | -0.03 |
| Brayden Point | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5:35 | 0.07 | -0.08 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:13 | 0.01 | -0.23 |
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:36 | 0.01 | -0.25 |
| Yanni Gourde | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:41 | 0.14 | -0.25 |
| Victor Hedman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:18 | 0.01 | -0.27 |
| John Carlson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:07 | 0.05 | -0.36 |
| Conor Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:24 | 0.00 | -0.47 |
| Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:29 | 0.00 | -0.78 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Perfetti | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 15:41 | 1.17 | 2.24 |
| Mark Scheifele | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 21:54 | 0.37 | 1.92 |
| Neal Pionk | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 27:15 | 0.11 | 1.84 |
| Viggo Björck | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13:22 | 0.25 | 1.56 |
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:33 | 0.29 | 1.38 |
| Morgan Barron | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14:28 | 0.27 | 0.99 |
| Brayden Yager | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11:00 | 0.14 | 0.88 |
| Alex Iafallo | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:46 | 0.02 | 0.85 |
| Haydn Fleury | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:37 | 0.01 | 0.47 |
| Kyle Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 24:35 | 0.80 | 0.43 |
| Adam Lowry | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:46 | 0.00 | 0.34 |
| Dylan Samberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:25 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Tyrel Bauer | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:20 | 0.00 | -0.04 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:37 | 0.02 | -0.13 |
| Cole Koepke | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:16 | 0.03 | -0.18 |
| Isak Rosen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:44 | 0.05 | -0.24 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:21 | 0.05 | -0.26 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:28 | 0.02 | -0.50 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | Tampa Bay Lightning | 21 | 25 | 84.0% | -0.42 | L |
| Stuart Skinner | Winnipeg Jets | 18 | 21 | 85.7% | -1.53 | W |
Analysis
The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4–3 on Nov 08, 2026, a one-goal game.
Winnipeg Jets generated 3.58 expected goals to Tampa Bay Lightning's 1.47 — Winnipeg Jets edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Cole Perfetti led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.24 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 6 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Tampa Bay Lightning vs Winnipeg Jets game?
The Winnipeg Jets beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4–3 on Nov 08, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Winnipeg Jets 4, Tampa Bay Lightning 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Cole Perfetti led all skaters at 2.24, on 1G, 1A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Winnipeg Jets generated 3.58 expected goals and Tampa Bay Lightning generated 1.47, so Winnipeg Jets created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Tampa Bay Lightning put 21 shots on goal and Winnipeg Jets put 25. High-danger chances went 20 to 19.