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The Winnipeg Jets (20-8) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (11-12-3) at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba on December 8, 2024, starting at 6:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Jets sit in second place in the Western Conference. The Blue Jackets rank 13th in the Eastern Conference.
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Jets vs. Blue Jackets: Dec. 8 Viewing Options
- Date: Sunday, December 8, 2024
- Time: 6:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Venue: Canada Life Centre
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Jets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.64 | 5th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.54 | 2nd |
| Shots | 29.1 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.4 | 23rd |
| Power Play % | 29.27% | 3rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.17% | 18th |
Blue Jackets' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.38 | 8th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.65 | 30th |
| Shots | 31 | 3rd |
| Shots Allowed | 28.5 | 16th |
| Power Play % | 14.93% | 29th |
| Penalty Kill % | 71.43% | 30th |
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Jets vs. Blue Jackets Top Players
Jets
- With 14 goals and 18 assists this season, Kyle Connor is one of Winnipeg's leading contributors (32 points).
- Mark Scheifele has 14 goals and 16 assists for Winnipeg to compile 30 total points (1.1 per game).
- Winnipeg's offensive effort is aided by Nikolaj Ehlers' 30 points. He's contributed 16 assists.
- Across 22 games played, Connor Hellebuyck has a goaltending record of 17-5-0. During those games, he's allowed 47 goals while recording 583 saves.
Blue Jackets
- Zachary Werenski's 27 points make him an important offensive option for Columbus. He has eight goals and 19 assists in 26 games.
- Kirill Marchenko is a leading scorer for Columbus with 25 total points this season. He has scored 10 goals and added 15 assists in 26 games.
- Sean Monahan has 22 points so far, including eight goals and 14 assists.
- Elvis Merzlikins has an .889 save percentage (51st in the league), with 417 total saves, conceding 52 goals (3.1 goals against average). He has put together an 8-7-2 record this season.
Jets vs. Blue Jackets Injury Report
Jets
Nikolaj Ehlers: Out (Lower Body),
Dylan Samberg: Out (Foot)
Blue Jackets
Jordan Dumais: Out (Lower Body),
Boone Jenner: Out (Shoulder),
Erik Gudbranson: Out (Shoulder),
Yegor Chinakhov: Out (Upper Body),
Ivan Provorov: Questionable (Upper Body)
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Jets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/3/2024 | Blues | L 4-1 | Home |
| 12/5/2024 | Sabres | W 3-2 | Away |
| 12/7/2024 | Blackhawks | W 4-2 | Away |
| 12/8/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 12/10/2024 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 12/12/2024 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
| 12/14/2024 | Canadiens | - | Home |
Blue Jackets' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/3/2024 | Flames | L 3-0 | Away |
| 12/5/2024 | Oilers | L 6-3 | Away |
| 12/6/2024 | Canucks | L 5-2 | Away |
| 12/8/2024 | Jets | - | Away |
| 12/10/2024 | Flyers | - | Home |
| 12/12/2024 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 12/14/2024 | Ducks | - | Home |