With the series tied at one game apiece, the Winnipeg Jets face the Colorado Avalanche in Game Three of the Western Conference First Round NHL Playoffs.
These sides have played out two high-scoring games. The Jets took the first game 7-6, but stumbled in Game Two and now head on the road for the next two meetings. The Avalanche, meanwhile, overcame a 2-1 deficit to cruise to a 5-2 victory in Game 2 and even up the series.
Colorado are back at home for Game 3.
Here, GOAL brings you all the information you need to know about this NHL match, including how to watch, team news, key results and head-to-head results.
Colorado Avalanche vs Winnipeg Jets: Date & Puck-Drop time
| Date | Friday, April 26, 2024 |
| Time | 10:00 p.m. ET/ 7:00 p.m. PT |
| Arena | Ball Arena |
| Location | Denver, Colorado, USA |
The Stanley Cup Playoff Round 1 Game 3 between the Colorado Avalanche and Winnipeg Jets takes place at the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, USA on Friday, April 26, 2024. The puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET/ 7:00 p.m. PT.
How to watch Colorado Avalanche vs Winnipeg Jets NHL Game on TV & stream live online
The Colorado Avalanche vs Winnipeg Jets NHL Playoffs Game 3 will be broadcast live nationally on TNT/truTV.
Fans without access to these channels can stream the match through the streaming service Max.
Plans for Max start at under $10 a month. Max With Ads is available for $9.99/month($99.99/year), and ad-free plans are priced at $15.99/month ($149.99/year) or $19.99/month ($199.99/year).
Colorado Avalanche vs Winnipeg Jets Team News & Key Leaders
Colorado Avalanche
LW Jonathan Drouin has been ruled out for the Avalanche and is slated to return on May 5. D Samuel Girard, G Justus Annunen, C Maros Jedlicka, and LW Miles Wood are all day-to-day, but there's hope the quartet will be fit for Game 3.
The Avalanche averaged 3.68 goals per game in the regular season, and their offence has stepped up in this series, scoring 11 goals in the opening two games.
Nathan MacKinnon, Artturi Lehkonen and Mikko Rantanen have led the top two lines with four goals and eight assists combined, while Miles Wood, Valeri Nichushkin, and Ross Colton have combined for four goals and two assists. Defenseman Cale Makar has chipped in with a goal and four assists from the point to propel their offense.
Goaltender Alexandar Georgiev redeemed himself after a rough Game 1, where he allowed seven goals on just 23 shots. In Game 2 he conceded just twice from 30 shots. If he can continue to perform well, the Avalanche have a great chance to to take a lead in the series.
Winnipeg Jets
C Morgan Barron is out for the Jets through injury and won't return before Game 4. LW Kyle Connor, C Vladislav Namestnikov, C Mark Scheifele and C Adam Lowry are all day-to-day but are expected to be back in time for this one.
Winnipeg could insert defenseman Nate Schmidt into the lineup. The Jets have struggled to move the puck, and coach Rick Bowness lamented shot opportunities that were passed up. Schmidt could help at both ends.
Connor has two goals and two assists so far in the playoffs. Mark Scheiefele has also stepped up with two goals and two assists. Adam Lowry also has a brace to his name.
Goalie Connor Hellebuyck needs to find his regular-season consistency between the pipes. So far, Hellebuyck has allowed ten goals from 77 shots in the playoffs. That is good for a .870 save percentage.
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 04/23/24 | Winnipeg Jets 2-5 Colorado Avalanche | NHL |
| 04/21/24 | Winnipeg Jets 7-6 Colorado Avalanche | NHL |
| 04/14/24 | Colorado Avalanche 0-7 Winnipeg Jets | NHL |
| 12/17/23 | Winnipeg Jets 6-2 Colorado Avalanche | NHL |
| 12/08/23 | Colorado Avalanche 2-4 Winnipeg Jets | NHL |