Two of the league's hottest teams unleash potent offenses. Can Winnipeg's balanced attack cool Toronto's scorching streak?

William Nylander did not play against the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday because of a lower-body injury. The Maple Leafs forward was injured in the first period of a 6-5 overtime loss at the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday.

The Winnipeg Jets were hockey’s best regular-season team in 2024-25, finishing with a 56-22-4 record and 116 points and winning the Presidents’ Trophy for the first time in franchise history.

Jonathan Toews made history Thursday night at Grand Casino Arena. The Winnipeg Jets forward recorded his 900th NHL point in a 6-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild, capping a remarkable turnaround for a team that recently suffered through an 11-game losing streak.

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Colin Miller is sidelined after undergoing knee surgery, with head coach Scott Arniel confirming a week-to-week recovery. Miller sustained the injury during a game against the New Jersey Devils on January 10.

The Winnipeg Jets enter 2026 on the other end of the NHL standings from where they were beginning 2025. Not only are the 2024-25 Presidents' Trophy winners not in a playoff spot, but the Jets are last in the Central Division, the Western Conference and the entire NHL.

“Some days you feel outnumbered and, holy moly, you’re in it,” DeMelo said. “But it’s all a blessing. It’s an amazing ride. All of the snuggles, all of the cries, all of the diaper changes, all of the laughs, it’s all worth it in the end.” Eric Comrie remembers calling his wife, Haley, from the road when their daughter, Capri, was a baby.

Mark Scheifele had a goal and three assists for the Winnipeg Jets, who won their fourth straight game with a 6-2 victory against the Minnesota Wild at Grand Casino Arena on Thursday.