Winnipeg Jets vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction, 2/27/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Winnipeg Jets vs Anaheim Ducks

Date: Friday, February 27, 2026

Location: Honda Center in Anaheim, CA

TV: Victory+

The Anaheim Ducks (30-23-3) will try to beat the Winnipeg Jets (22-26-8) at Honda Center on Friday.

The Winnipeg Jets were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 5-1 loss to the Canadiens in their previous game. Winnipeg had 4 penalty minutes for this matchup. The Jets offense left a lot to be desired in this loss. In addition, they had 4 opportunities with more players on the ice and netted 1 goal. For the matchup, they finished 1 of the 37 shots they put on goal.

Winnipeg Jets opponents have earned 167 power play opportunities (17th in hockey) and have come away with 35 goals in those chances. The Jets have had 1,570 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .890. Winnipeg has tried 1,471 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 10.8%. While at even strength, the Jets let the opposition score 138 goals while scoring 129 of their own. Winnipeg comes into the game with 157 power play opportunities and they have notched 30 goals out of those tries, earning them a rate of 19.11%. For the season, they have recorded 52 points and their points percentage comes in at .464. In reference to their scoring, the Winnipeg Jets have accounted for 159 goals (25th in hockey) on the season and have conceded 173.

The man in goal for this game is Connor Hellebuyck. The opposition has racked up 1,506 goals versus Hellebuyck in his pro hockey career and his goals against rate is 2.54. Hellebuyck has played in 604 games over the course of his NHL career. His save percentage sits at .917 during his 30,194 minutes guarding the cage. He has compiled an overall record of 335-201-51 and he has started in 594 games. Over the course of his time in hockey, Hellebuyck has accrued 354 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .596. Hellebuyck has seen 18,063 shots against him and has gathered 16,557 saves.

When they were on the ice last, Anaheim played the Kraken in a matchup where the Ducks earned a win by a score of 4-2. They had 3 chances on the power play in this game but weren't able to notch a goal. The Ducks notched 4 goals out of the 31 shots on goal they tried.

Anaheim has attempted 1,686 shots (5th in the NHL) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 10.62%, while allowing their opponents 1,615 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 78.09% on the other teams 178 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage is 87.9%. They have a total of 168 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 17.86%. The Ducks have 149 goals at even strength and 30 goals (20th in pro hockey) while on the power play. They have allowed 195 goals to be scored by of a combination of 156 goals at even strength and 39 goals while they had less men on the ice. So far this year, the Anaheim Ducks have a total of 179 goals, 63 points, and a points percentage of .563.

For the opposition you are going to see Lukas Dostal between the pipes. Dostal is the owner of a lifetime record of 63-71-15 and has played in 159 contests. Dostal's percentage of quality starts comes in at 54.9% and he has accumulated 79 quality starting assignments in his pro hockey career. He has recorded 4,286 saves out of the 4,756 shots taken against him, giving him a save % of .901. Opponents are averaging 3.26 goals per contest and he has allowed 470 goals in total. He has been a starter 144 games and has played for a total of 6,504 mins.

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

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Anaheim

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