The Winnipeg Jets travel to Rogers Arena to face the Vancouver Canucks on February 25, 2026, in an important Pacific Division matchup as both teams look to build momentum in the second half of the season. Winnipeg enters this game as the slight favorite and needs consistent results to stay competitive in the Western Conference race. Vancouver, meanwhile, has struggled throughout the season, especially at home, and will be looking for a strong performance in front of its fans.
This game presents an interesting contrast. The Jets bring a stronger top line led by Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor, along with a structured defensive system despite several injuries. The Canucks have offensive talent around Elias Pettersson and Brock Boeser, but their defensive inconsistency and goaltending situation have made it difficult to close games. With both teams dealing with lineup changes and key absences, this matchup is expected to be competitive, with special teams, depth scoring, and goaltending likely deciding the outcome.
Match Information
| Match | Winnipeg Jets vs Vancouver Canucks |
|---|---|
| Date | February 25, 2026 |
| Time | 10:00 PM ET |
| Venue | Rogers Arena, Vancouver |
| TV | ESPN+ |
| Puck Line | Jets -1.5 |
| Over/Under | 6.5 Goals |
| Moneyline | Jets slight favorites |
Current Form & Team Situation
| Team | Record | Key Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Jets | 22-26-8 | Fighting to stay in playoff race |
| Canucks | 18-33-6 | Struggling season, poor home form |
Vancouver has one of the weakest home records in the league (6-17-4), while Winnipeg has shown better structure and consistency in recent meetings between the two sides.
Recent Trends
- Jets games have stayed Under the total in 6 of their last 9
- Canucks have lost multiple recent home games
- Combined scoring average for these teams is moderate, below the 6.5 line in many matchups
- Winnipeg has held an edge in recent meetings
Injury Report
Winnipeg Jets
| Player | Status |
|---|---|
| Josh Morrissey | Out |
| Neal Pionk | Out |
| Nino Niederreiter | Out |
| Colin Miller | Day-to-day |
| Haydn Fleury | Day-to-day |
Vancouver Canucks
| Player | Status |
|---|---|
| Thatcher Demko | Long-term absence |
| Filip Chytil | Out |
| Derek Forbort | Out |
| Guillaume Brisebois | Out |
| Nils Hoglander | Day-to-day |
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Projected Lineups
Winnipeg Jets
Forwards
- Kyle Connor – Mark Scheifele – Gabriel Vilardi
- Cole Perfetti – Adam Lowry – Alex Iafallo
- Gustav Nyquist – Jonathan Toews – Vladislav Namestnikov
- Cole Koepke – Morgan Barron – Tanner Pearson
Defense
- Logan Stanley – Dylan DeMelo
- Dylan Samberg – Elias Salomonsson
- Ville Heinola – Luke Schenn
Goaltenders
- Eric Comrie (Starter)
- Domenic DiVincentiis
Note: Connor Hellebuyck rested.
Vancouver Canucks
Forwards
- Evander Kane – Elias Pettersson – Jake DeBrusk
- Drew O’Connor – Marco Rossi – Brock Boeser
- Liam Ohgren – Teddy Blueger – Conor Garland
- Nils Hoglander – David Kampf – Linus Karlsson
Defense
- Elias Pettersson – Filip Hronek
- Zeev Buium – Tyler Myers
- Marcus Pettersson – Tom Willander
Goaltenders
- Nikita Tolopilo (Starter)
- Kevin Lankinen
Key Players to Watch
| Jets | Canucks |
|---|---|
| Mark Scheifele | Elias Pettersson |
| Kyle Connor | Brock Boeser |
| Gabriel Vilardi | Jake DeBrusk |
Player Prop Focus
| Market | Pick |
|---|---|
| Mark Scheifele | Over 1.5 shots on goal |
| Gabriel Vilardi | Over 1.5 shots |
| Game Trend | Jets ML + Under 6.5 |
Vilardi has been active offensively on the road, while Scheifele continues to play heavy minutes on the top line and power play.
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Head-to-Head (H2H)
| Category | Trend |
|---|---|
| Season Meeting | Jets won earlier matchup |
| Recent Edge | Winnipeg advantage |
| Game Style | Close, controlled scoring |
Betting Trends & Insights
- Canucks home record: 6-17-4
- Jets favored around -125 to -135
- Total set at 6.5, but recent Jets games trending Under
- Vancouver allows a high number of shots per game
- Winnipeg stronger in possession and five-on-five play
Best Picks for Jets vs Canucks
| Market | Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Jets |
| Puck Line | Canucks +1.5 (close game value) |
| Total | Under 6.5 |
| Player Prop | Scheifele Over 1.5 Shots |
Match Prediction
Winnipeg enters this matchup with the better overall structure and more reliable top-line production. Vancouver’s defensive struggles, goaltending uncertainty, and poor home form create a difficult situation against a motivated Jets team.
Expect a tight contest with limited scoring chances and strong defensive play from both sides.
Predicted Score:
Jets 4 – Canucks 3
The Jets hold the advantage in depth, recent form, and lineup stability. Vancouver has the offensive talent to stay competitive, but defensive issues and home struggles remain a concern. Winnipeg is the safer pick to win, while the Under and Canucks +1.5 offer value in what should be a close game.
