Games / NHL / Dec 31, 2026

Winnipeg Jets vs Calgary Flames: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Winnipeg Jets (8-8-3) visit the Calgary Flames (8-9-1) on Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET, at Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, AB. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Calgary Flames vs Winnipeg Jets.

NHLThursday, December 31, 2026

Winnipeg Jets8-8-3

8:00 PM ETDec 31, 2026

Calgary Flames8-9-1

DateDec 31, 2026

Time8:00 PM ET

VenueScotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, AB

Team comparison

Winnipeg JetsCalgary Flames

Goals per game

2.8

2.6

Goals allowed per game

3.4

3.5

8-8-3Record8-9-1

6th in Central DivisionStanding5th in Pacific Division

3-6Road record / home record6-4

WWWWLLast 5WLLWL

W4StreakW1

Team stats

Winnipeg JetsCalgary Flames

Goals Against Average

3.50

Shots Against per Game

28.6

30.1

Penalty Kill Percentage

71.7

82.1

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.72

2.56

Shots per Game

27.6

27.4

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

21.8

28.6

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

148

197

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Winnipeg Jets

Elias Salomonsson D · Personal

Injured Reserve

Vladislav Namestnikov C · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Nick Bjugstad C · Pectoral - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Calgary Flames

Kevin Bahl D · Achilles - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Jonathan Huberdeau LW · Hip - Surgery

Injured Reserve

Connor Zary C · Knee - Surgery

Out

Samuel Honzek LW · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Recent form

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

Calgary FlamesWLLWL

Nov 8, 2026 · vs Philadelphia FlyersW 4-3

Nov 6, 2026 · vs Anaheim DucksL 3-5

Nov 4, 2026 · at Seattle KrakenL 1-2

Nov 2, 2026 · at San Jose SharksW 2-1

Oct 31, 2026 · at Colorado AvalancheL 2-5

Season series

Series starts 12/31

Mar 7, 2027CGY 0, WPG 0

Jan 2, 2027CGY 0, WPG 0

Dec 31, 2026WPG 0, CGY 0

Team pages

Winnipeg Jets
Schedule, roster and stats

Calgary Flames
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Winnipeg Jets vs Calgary Flames?

The game is on Thursday, December 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET at Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, AB.

What are the records of the Winnipeg Jets and Calgary Flames?

Winnipeg Jets: 8-8-3. Calgary Flames: 8-9-1.

Who is injured for Winnipeg Jets vs Calgary Flames?

Listed out or doubtful: Winnipeg Jets: Elias Salomonsson, Vladislav Namestnikov, Nick Bjugstad. Calgary Flames: Kevin Bahl, Jonathan Huberdeau, Connor Zary, Samuel Honzek. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Winnipeg Jets vs Calgary Flames played?

Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, AB.

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