New York Islanders vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction, 1/13/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New York Islanders vs Winnipeg Jets

Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Location: Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB

TV: TSN3

The New York Islanders (25-15-5) are on their way to Canada Life Centre on Tuesday where they will compete against the Winnipeg Jets (17-22-5).

The New York Islanders were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 4-3 win over the Wild their last time on the ice. New York tallied 8 penalty mins in this matchup. Additionally, they had 3 power play chances but weren't able to score. The Islanders had a good offensive output in this win. For the matchup, they were able to notch a goal on 4 of the 27 shots they put on net.

When at even strength, the Islanders have conceded 97 goals while scoring 109 on the offensive side of the ice. New York Islanders opponents have recorded 126 power play opportunities (22nd in pro hockey) and have notched 23 goals in those chances. With respect to their goal scoring prowess, the New York Islanders have accounted for 130 goals (21st in pro hockey) on the campaign and have given up 120. New York has tried 1,256 shots and holds a shot percentage of 10.4%. For the season, they have racked up 55 points and their points percentage is .611. The Islanders have had 1,282 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .906. New York has compiled 137 power play chances and they have tallied 21 goals out of those advantages, earning them a rate of 15.33%.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Ilya Sorokin. Sorokin has taken the ice for 279 contests during his NHL career. He has an overall record of 139-99-38 and he has started in 274 games. The opposition has notched 698 goals versus Sorokin in his professional career and his goals against rate is 2.55. Sorokin has seen 8,317 shot attempts against him and has accrued 7,619 saves. His save percentage is at .916 in his 13,474 mins between the pipes. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Sorokin has 178 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .650.

When they took the ice last, Winnipeg went up against the Devils in a matchup where the Jets earned a win by a tally of 4-3. The Jets had 4 goals out of the 22 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 2 power play attempts in this outing but weren't able to notch a goal.

Winnipeg has taken 1,161 shots (26th in hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 11.11%, while allowing their opponents 1,225 shots. They have accumulated a penalty kill percentage of 77.70% on their oppositions 139 tries on the power play, and their save percentage sits at 88.8%. They have recorded 123 power play opportunities and they have a power play rate of 18.70%. The Jets have accumulated 106 goals at even strength and 23 goals (23rd in the league) while on the power play. They have granted a total of 137 goals to be scored by of a combination of 106 goals at even strength and 31 goals while they were shorthanded. For the year, the Winnipeg Jets have earned a total of 129 goals, 39 points, in addition to a points percentage of .443.

For the opposition you will find Connor Hellebuyck protecting the net. His opposition is averaging 2.53 goals per game and he has yielded 1,476 goals overall. Hellebuyck's rate of quality starts is 59.9% and he has made 350 quality starting assignments in his professional career. He has started in 584 games and has accumulated 30,169 minutes. Hellebuyck has compiled a career mark of 332-197-48 and has been in goal for 594 games. He has tallied 16,297 saves out of the 17,773 shots taken against him, giving him a save % of .917.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Winnipeg

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