GM #15: Winnipeg Jets @ Anaheim Ducks

The Winnipeg Jets have struggled during their west coast road trip, losing their first two games against the LA Kings and San Jose Sharks. So far, they've managed to score only one goal against opposing goaltenders. This slump has dropped the True North franchise's record to 9-5-0 in the early stages of the 2025-26 NHL season.

Injuries have disrupted head coach Scott Arniel's plans from the beginning of the season, leading to a performance that falls short of their previous President’s Trophy-winning campaign. While the overall record (18 points vs. 26 points last year) isn't terrible, the team’s strong start from the previous season was unlikely to be repeated.

Performance Analysis

The underlying data for 5 on 5 play, a key factor often indicative of playoff success, paints a less encouraging picture. Here is a comparison of the Jets’ last two seasons:

Goals For: Despite slipping 6 spots in overall rankings, Winnipeg is projected to score only 6 fewer 5-on-5 goals than last year (170 vs. 164).
Their Goals For per Game average remains almost unchanged.

“Yes, the overall record isn’t that bad comparably (18 pts versus 26 pts last yr) considering we never really expected the Jets to break out to another 13-1-0 start.”

These statistics suggest the Jets have been less dominant but remain competitive. The true test will be addressing the weaknesses revealed by deeper analysis of their 5-on-5 gameplay.

Author’s summary: The Winnipeg Jets face challenges on the west coast but maintain a respectable overall performance, though 5-on-5 play highlights areas needing improvement for playoff success.

Arctic Ice Hockey — 2025-11-09

GM #15: Winnipeg Jets @ Anaheim Ducks

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