New York Rangers vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction, 3/12/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New York Rangers vs Winnipeg Jets

Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026

Location: Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB

TV: TSN3

Canada Life Centre is the site where the Winnipeg Jets (26-27-10) will attempt to defeat the New York Rangers (26-30-8) on Thursday.

The New York Rangers were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 4-0 win over the Flames in their previous game. New York garnered 4 mins in the box for this matchup. In addition, they had 3 chances with the advantage and were able to notch 1 goal. The Rangers had a impressive offensive outing in this win. In the game, they tallied a score on 4 of the 29 shots they put on net.

When at even strength, the Rangers have allowed 159 goals while scoring 138 of their own. New York Rangers opponents have recorded 187 power play opportunities (17th in professional hockey) and have notched 41 goals in those chances. Regarding their scoring, the New York Rangers have tallied 176 goals (26th in the league) on the year and have surrendered 200. New York has taken 1,634 shots and has a shooting percentage of 10.8%. For the current season, they have 60 points and their points percentage comes in at .469. The Rangers so far have had 1,849 shots attempted against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .892. New York has 160 power play chances and they have tallied 38 goals out of those tries, giving them a rate of 23.75%.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Igor Shesterkin. In his professional hockey career, Shesterkin has compiled 195 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .633. He has a save percentage of .917 in his 14,618 mins between the pipes. Shesterkin has had 9,208 shots taken against him and he has 8,442 total saves. Opponents have been able to score 766 goals versus Shesterkin in his professional hockey career and his goals against average per contest is 2.49. He has compiled a win-loss record of 182-100-28 and got the start in 308 games. Shesterkin has played in 313 games over the course of his pro hockey career.

Their last time out, Winnipeg went up against the Ducks in an outing where the Jets took the defeat by a score of 4-1. The Jets recorded 1 goal out of the 13 shots on goal they took. They had 3 power play chances in this matchup but didn't score a goal.

For the year, the Winnipeg Jets have accounted for 178 goals, 62 points, and a points percentage of .492. They have permitted 191 goals to be scored by way of 153 goals at even strength and 38 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Jets are sitting with 146 goals at even strength and 32 goals (25th in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have earned 176 opportunities on the power play and they have a power play rate of 18.18%. Winnipeg has put up 1,671 shots (24th in the league) and has earned a shot percentage of 10.65%, while allowing their opponents 1,770 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 79.01% on their opponents 181 power play tries, and their save percentage sits at 89.2%.

Across the ice you will find Connor Hellebuyck in net. He has racked up 16,718 saves out of 18,239 shots attempted, giving him a save percentage of .917. Hellebuyck is the owner of a career mark of 338-202-53 and has been in net for 610 games. He has been a starter 600 contests and has been on the ice for 30,209 mins. Hellebuyck's percentage of quality starts is 59.8% and he has 359 quality starting assignments in his career. Opponents are averaging 2.54 goals/game and he has allowed 1,521 goals overall.

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

Josh's Pick: Take New York

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