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Washington Capitals vs Winnipeg Jets: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Washington Capitals (10-6-0) visit the Winnipeg Jets (8-8-3) on Friday, March 5, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET, at Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, MB. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Winnipeg Jets vs Washington Capitals.

NHLFriday, March 5, 2027

Washington Capitals10-6-0

7:00 PM ETMar 5, 2027

Winnipeg Jets8-8-3

DateMar 5, 2027

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueCanada Life Centre, Winnipeg, MB

Team comparison

Washington CapitalsWinnipeg Jets

Goals per game

3.5

2.8

Goals allowed per game

3.3

3.4

10-6-0Record8-8-3

4th in Metropolitan DivisionStanding6th in Central Division

3-2Road record / home record5-5

WWLLWLast 5WWWWL

W2StreakW4

Team stats

Washington CapitalsWinnipeg Jets

Goals Against Average

3.31

3.42

Shots Against per Game

27.6

28.2

Penalty Kill Percentage

77.8

73.7

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.50

2.79

Shots per Game

27.1

27.5

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

18.2

23.7

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

168

156

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Washington Capitals

Rasmus Sandin D · Knee - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Vincent Desharnais D · Abdomen - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Patrick Thomas C · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Winnipeg Jets

Elias Salomonsson D · Personal

Injured Reserve

Vladislav Namestnikov C · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Nick Bjugstad C · Pectoral - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Washington CapitalsWWLLW

Nov 10, 2026 · at Ottawa SenatorsW 3-2

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Florida PanthersW 4-3

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Dallas StarsL 5-6

Nov 1, 2026 · vs Minnesota WildL 1-5

Oct 29, 2026 · at Nashville PredatorsW 4-3

Winnipeg JetsWWWWL

Nov 10, 2026 · vs New Jersey DevilsW 4-2

Nov 8, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay LightningW 4-3

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Vancouver CanucksW 6-2

Nov 3, 2026 · at Montreal CanadiensW 5-4

Nov 1, 2026 · at Carolina HurricanesL 0-7

Season series

Series starts 2/2

Mar 5, 2027WSH 0, WPG 0

Feb 2, 2027WPG 0, WSH 0

Team pages

Washington Capitals
Schedule, roster and stats

Winnipeg Jets
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Washington Capitals vs Winnipeg Jets?

The game is on Friday, March 5, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET at Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, MB.

What are the records of the Washington Capitals and Winnipeg Jets?

Washington Capitals: 10-6-0. Winnipeg Jets: 8-8-3.

Who is injured for Washington Capitals vs Winnipeg Jets?

Listed out or doubtful: Washington Capitals: Rasmus Sandin, Vincent Desharnais, Patrick Thomas. Winnipeg Jets: Elias Salomonsson, Vladislav Namestnikov, Nick Bjugstad. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Washington Capitals vs Winnipeg Jets played?

Canada Life Centre, Winnipeg, MB.

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