Winnipeg Jets vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction, 3/21/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Winnipeg Jets vs Pittsburgh Penguins

Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026

Location: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA

TV: Sportsnet Pittsburgh

The Winnipeg Jets (28-28-11) are traveling to PPG Paints Arena on Saturday where they will attempt to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins (34-18-16).

The Winnipeg Jets had a decent effort after finishing in a 3-3 tie against the Predators in their previous contest . Winnipeg had 2 mins in the box in this game. Additionally, they had 4 power play opportunities and were able to net 1 goal. The Jets had a middle of the road offensive outing in this game. In the game, they tallied a score on 3 of the 39 shots they attempted.

When playing at even strength, the Jets have given up 163 goals while getting 157 themselves. Winnipeg Jets opponents have totaled 187 power play tries (23rd in the league) and have racked up 40 goals in those attempts. In the matter of their goal scoring prowess, the Winnipeg Jets have racked up 190 goals (24th in pro hockey) so far this year and have surrendered 203. Winnipeg has attempted 1,770 shots and has a shooting percentage of 10.7%. For the season, they sit with 67 points and their points percentage sits at .500. The Jets so far have had 1,870 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .891. Winnipeg has 185 power play chances and they have notched 33 goals during those advantages, giving them a rate of 17.84%.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Connor Hellebuyck. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Hellebuyck has accrued 360 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .597. He has a save percentage of .916 during his 30,216 mins on the ice. Hellebuyck has had 18,307 shot attempts against him and has recorded 16,777 saves. Opponents have notched 1,530 goals against Hellebuyck in his pro hockey career and his average for goals against per game is 2.54. He has accumulated a win-loss mark of 339-203-54 and he has gotten the start in 603 games. Hellebuyck has been in net for 613 games during his NHL career.

In their last contest, Pittsburgh faced the Hurricanes in a matchup where the Penguins took the loss by a final of 6-5. The Penguins netted 5 goals out of the 35 shots on goal they pursued. They had 4 power play opportunities in this matchup and scored 1 out of those attempts.

Pittsburgh has taken 1,977 shots (9th in the NHL) and has a shooting percentage of 11.84%, while allowing the other team 1,866 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 84.16% on their opponents 202 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage currently sits at 89.3%. They have earned 195 power play chances and they have earned a power play percentage of 25.13%. The Penguins have 185 goals at even strength and 49 goals (5th in pro hockey) while on the power play. They have allowed 200 goals to be scored by of a combination of 168 goals at even strength and 32 goals while they had less men on the ice. On the season, the Pittsburgh Penguins have a total of 234 goals, 84 points, and a points percentage of .618.

Across the rink you are going to see Stuart Skinner in the crease. He has compiled 5,313 saves out of 5,885 shots attempted, which gives him a save percentage of .903. Skinner has accrued a career mark of 118-67-23 and has been in goal for 216 games. He has started in 210 games and has played for a total of 9,325 minutes. Skinner's rate of quality starts sits at 54.8% and he has 115 quality starting assignments in his pro career. The opposition is averaging 2.72 goals per contest and he has allowed 572 goals in total.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Winnipeg

Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here