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The NHL schedule on Tuesday features a matchup between the Winnipeg Jets (28-28-10) and the Nashville Predators (29-28-9), starting at 8 p.m. ET at Canada Life Centre and broadcast on ESPN+. The Jets rank 12th and the Predators 11th in the Western Conference.
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Jets vs. Predators: March 17 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Venue: Canada Life Centre
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Jets' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.83 | 24th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.03 | 14th |
| Shots | 26.2 | 25th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.0 | 17th |
| Power Play % | 17.68% | 23rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.03% | 16th |
Predators' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.91 | 20th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.39 | 28th |
| Shots | 28.1 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.2 | 22nd |
| Power Play % | 22.16% | 11th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.61% | 11th |
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Jets vs. Predators Top Players
Jets
- Mark Scheifele is one of Winnipeg's top contributors this season with 82 points. He has averaged 0.5 goals per game, shooting 21.7%.
- Kyle Connor has 31 goals and 44 assists for Winnipeg to compile 75 total points (1.1 per game).
- With 54 points through 66 games (25 goals and 29 assists), Gabriel Vilardi has been an important part of Winnipeg's offensive efforts this season.
- Connor Hellebuyck (17-18-9) has a 2.8 goals against average and a save percentage of .901 for Winnipeg.
Predators
- Ryan O'Reilly has put up 61 points (0.9 per game) for Nashville, with 22 goals and 39 assists in 65 games (playing 19:56 per game).
- Filip Forsberg has totaled 53 total points (0.8 per game) this season. He has 28 goals and 25 assists.
- Nashville's Steven Stamkos is among the top offensive players on the team with 51 total points (31 goals and 20 assists).
- Juuse Saros has an .893 save percentage (43rd in the league), with 1,261 total saves, giving up 151 goals (3.2 goals against average). He has put together a 23-19-7 record this season.
Jets vs. Predators Injury Report
Jets
Colin Miller: Out (Knee),
Nino Niederreiter: Out (Lower Body),
Vladislav Namestnikov: Out (Lower Body),
Neal Pionk: Out (Lower Body)
Predators
Adam Wilsby: Out (Lower Body)
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Jets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12/2026 | Rangers | L 6-3 | Home |
| 3/14/2026 | Avalanche | W 3-1 | Home |
| 3/15/2026 | Blues | W 3-2 | Home |
| 3/17/2026 | Predators | - | Home |
| 3/19/2026 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 3/21/2026 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 3/22/2026 | Rangers | - | Away |
Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10/2026 | Kraken | W 4-2 | Away |
| 3/12/2026 | Canucks | L 4-3 | Away |
| 3/15/2026 | Oilers | L 3-1 | Away |
| 3/17/2026 | Jets | - | Away |
| 3/19/2026 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 3/21/2026 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
| 3/22/2026 | Blackhawks | - | Away |