GM #15: Winnipeg Jets @ Anaheim Ducks
The Winnipeg Jets have faced challenges on their west coast road trip, losing their first two games against the LA Kings and the San Jose Sharks. During these matches, they managed to score only one goal against opposing goalies. Consequently, the Jets' record has fallen to 9-5-0 in the 2025-26 NHL season.
Injuries have interrupted head coach Scott Arniel’s plans from the season’s outset, and the team has not matched the performance of their President’s Trophy-winning campaign. Although the overall record (18 points compared to 26 points last year) is respectable, the Jets did not replicate last season's impressive 13-1-0 start.
Underlying statistics, particularly in 5-on-5 play—a key indicator of playoff success—are less promising. Here is a comparison of the Jets’ last two seasons:
Goals For
- Despite dropping 6 spots in overall rankings, Winnipeg is on pace to score only 6 fewer 5-on-5 goals than last season (170 last year versus a projected 164 this year).
- The average Goals For per game remains almost unchanged.
"The overall record isn’t that bad comparably (18 pts versus 26 pts last year) considering we never really expected the Jets to break out to another 13-1-0 start."
Overall, the Jets’ performance this season reveals struggles but also some stability in scoring compared to the previous year.
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