The Winnipeg Jets are set to face off against the Chicago Blackhawks at Canada Life Centre on Friday night.
The Blackhawks have shown they still have plenty of challenges to overcome, as their season opener highlighted their struggles. They suffered a tough 5-2 defeat against the Utah hockey team, finding themselves in an early 3-0 deficit that they couldn’t dig their way out of.
Meanwhile, the Jets made a powerful statement by dismantling the defending Western Conference champion, Edmonton Oilers, with a dominant 6-0 victory at Rogers Place. From the first puck drop, they seized control of the game and didn’t let up, leaving the Oilers and their fans stunned in their own arena.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the Winnipeg Jets vs Chicago Blackhawks NHL game, plus plenty more.
Winnipeg Jets vs Chicago Blackhawks: Date and puck-drop time
The Winnipeg Jets and Chicago Blackhawks will lock horns against each other in a highly anticipated NHL game on Friday, October 11, 2024 at 8:00 pm ET/ 5:00 pm PT, at Canada Life Center, in Winnipeg, Canada.
| Date | Friday, October 11, 2024 |
| Puck-Drop Time | 8:00 pm ET/ 5:00 pm PT |
| Venue | Canada Life Center |
| Location | Winnipeg, Canada |
How to watch Winnipeg Jets vs Chicago Blackhawks on TV & stream live online
Local TV Channel: CHSN, TSN3
Streaming service: NHL Power Play on ESPN+
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How to listen to live commentary of Winnipeg Jets vs Chicago Blackhawks
Audio stream: SiriusXM
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Winnipeg Jets vs Chicago Blackhawks team news
Winnipeg Jets team news & key players
Injury Report: David Gustafsson (lower body) is questionable. Jaret Anderson-Dolan (undisclosed, on IR), Ville Heinola (ankle, on IR), and Logan Stanley (knee, on IR) are all out.
The Winnipeg Jets had a flawless outing, with their third line delivering in a big way. Mason Appleton led the charge with a goal and two assists, while Nino Niederreiter contributed two assists of his own. Adam Lowry also chipped in with a goal and two assists, helping the line end the night with a combined total of two goals and six assists.
On the top line, Mark Scheifele guided the offense with a goal and two assists, and Kyle Connor added an assist. Defensively, Josh Morrissey dished out two assists, and Neal Pionk added another to his stat sheet. The Jets’ power play was on point, converting on two out of three opportunities.
Between the pipes, Connor Hellebuyck was exceptional, turning aside all 30 shots he faced, and shutting down one of the league’s most potent offenses. As the Jets prepare to face the Blackhawks, Hellebuyck will need to keep up his sharp performance against a team that has struggled to find its groove.
Chicago Blackhawks team news & key players
Injury Report: Laurent Brossoit (right knee, on IR) and Artyom Levshunov (right foot, on IR) are both out.
The Chicago Blackhawks managed to put two goals on the board, but their defensive woes were on full display as they allowed five goals, leading to a tough defeat. Petr Mrazek was in net and stopped 22 of the 26 shots that came his way.
Rookie sensation Connor Bedard made a splash by setting an NHL milestone as just the third teenager in Blackhawks history to rack up multiple points in a season-opening game. He wrapped up the night with two assists, fired five shots on goal, delivered a hit, and even blocked a shot. The highly-touted 2023 first overall pick aims to build on this strong performance as he enters his sophomore season, with many expecting this rising star to keep soaring.
Nick Foligno and Teuvo Teravainen each found the back of the net, but their efforts fell short. For the Blackhawks to come out on top in their next matchup, their defensive play will need a significant upgrade.
Winnipeg Jets vs Chicago Blackhawks head-to-head record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 02/24/24 | Blackhawks 2-3 Jets | NHL |
| 01/12/24 | Jets 2-1 Blackhawks | NHL |
| 12/28/23 | Blackhawks 2-1 Jets | NHL |
| 12/03/23 | Jets 3-1 Blackhawks | NHL |
| 02/12/23 | Jets 4-1 Blackhawks | NHL |