Vancouver Canucks at Winnipeg Jets NHL Predictions
2026-11-05 • Canada Life Centre
Winnipeg Jets 6 - 2 Vancouver Canucks
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
WPG: 64.4%
VAN: 35.6%
Expected Goals
WPG: 3.45
VAN: 2.60
Total Goals
Median: 6.1
Over 5.5: 59%
Over 6.5: 46%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
WPG
S. Skinner
VAN
L. Meriläinen
| Stat | WPG | VAN |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | — | — |
| Last 5 SV% | — | — |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | — |
| GAA | — | — |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Goalie Game Metrics
| Team | Goalie | SA | Saves | GA | SV% | xGA | HD Faced | GSAx |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPG | S. Skinner | 26 | 24 | 2 | 92.3% | 1.74 | 0 | -0.26 |
| VAN | L. Meriläinen | 29 | 23 | 6 | 79.3% | 3.25 | 2 | -2.75 |
SA uses shots on goal plus goals. xGA, high-danger faced, and GSAx use modeled scoring attempts against. GSAx is xGA minus goals against.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 75% • WPG at home vs VAN: 7-1
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-05 | WPG 6 - 2 VAN | WPG | WPG |
| 2026-03-07 | WPG 3 - 2 VAN | WPG | WPG |
| 2026-02-25 | VAN 2 - 3 WPG | WPG | WPG |
| 2025-11-11 | VAN 3 - 5 WPG | WPG | VAN |
| 2025-03-30 | WPG 3 - 1 VAN | WPG | WPG |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WPG | 18 | 1 | 1.22 |
| 1 | VAN | 8 | 0 | 0.35 |
| 2 | WPG | 14 | 1 | 1.33 |
| 2 | VAN | 13 | 0 | 0.64 |
| 3 | WPG | 14 | 0 | 0.70 |
| 3 | VAN | 16 | 0 | 0.75 |
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.
🎯 Shot Chart
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 64.4%
Total Goals
Actual: 8.0
Expected: 6.1
Score Breakdown
Winnipeg Jets 6 - 2 Vancouver Canucks
Expected: 3.5 - 2.6
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