The Edmonton Oilers face the Winnipeg Jets in a key NHL matchup on January 8, 2026, at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg. This game pits two high-scoring teams against each other, with the Jets leading the Central Division and the Oilers sitting third in the Pacific. Fans can expect a fast-paced battle full of star power and tight defense.

The game begins at 8:00 PM ET on Thursday, January 8, 2026. The venue is Canada Life Centre, home of the Jets in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This is a regular-season contest that could shift playoff positioning in both divisions.

The Winnipeg Jets will try to break a 10-game skid when they take on the Edmonton Oilers.

Team Standings

Jets record stands at 15-21-5 for 35 points in the Central Division, including a middling 8-8-3 home ledger marred by poor special teams efficiency. They rank low league-wide in goals against per game (3.15).

Oilers hold 21-16-6 for 48 points in the Pacific, with a 10-11-3 road split and balanced scoring (145 goals for, 143 against).

Key Players

Jets rely on Gabriel Vilardi (17 goals, 20 assists) and Kyle Connor (5 goals, 4 assists in last 10).​

Oilers feature Connor McDavid (10 goals, 13 assists in last 10) and Evan Bouchard (8 goals, 31 assists).

Team Stats Comparison

Head-to-Head Preview

This marks the third matchup this season; Edmonton won the most recent 3-1.​

Recent games favor the Oilers, including a 6-2 win on December 7, 2025, and 4-1 on April 13, 2025.

Recent Form in Last 10 Games

Jets: 0-6-4, averaging 2.2 goals, 3.6 assists, 3.7 penalties and 9.4 penalty minutes while giving up 3.3 goals per game.​

Oilers: 6-4-0, averaging 3.5 goals, 6.1 assists, 4.6 penalties and 17 penalty minutes while giving up 2.9 goals per game

Edmonton Oilers @ Winnipeg Jets - (Oilers ML)

I’m laying the juice on the Edmonton Oilers Moneyline this Thursday as they head into Winnipeg. While both teams have dealt with mid-season turbulence, this is a textbook stylistic mismatch.

Edmonton’s identity remains built on high-octane transition play and a power play that continues to lead the league in efficiency at a staggering 33.6%. They don’t just score; they overwhelm with high-speed entries that force defenders out of position. The Oilers have clearly had the Jets' number this season, taking both previous meetings by a combined score of 9–3, including a dominant 41-save performance by Calvin Pickard on December 29th. With Tristan Jarry still working his way back from a lower-body injury, expect Pickard to once again thrive in his hometown crease.

On the other side, the Winnipeg Jets are a team in total freefall. They enter this matchup on a brutal 10-game losing streak (0-6-4) following a heartbreaking overtime loss to Vegas on Tuesday. While they still rely on Connor Hellebuyck to keep them competitive, the team’s structure has crumbled, and they currently sit at the bottom of the Central Division. To make matters worse, the Jets are reeling from a scary injury to defenseman Haydn Fleury, further thinning a blue line that already struggles to contain elite speed.

I expect Connor McDavid (who leads the team with 75 points) and Leon Draisaitl to dictate the pace on the man advantage against a struggling Winnipeg penalty kill. While Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor remain dangerous, the Jets' lack of rhythm and confidence is a major liability against an Edmonton team that sits atop the Pacific. Ride with the Oilers ML to extend Winnipeg's misery.

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