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Winnipeg Jets vs Vegas Golden Knights: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Winnipeg Jets (8-8-3) visit the Vegas Golden Knights (12-5-2) on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV. TV: Scripps Sports. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Vegas Golden Knights vs Winnipeg Jets.

NHLSaturday, December 5, 2026

Winnipeg Jets8-8-3

7:00 PM ETDec 5, 2026

Vegas Golden Knights12-5-2

DateDec 5, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueT-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV

TVScripps Sports

Team comparison

Winnipeg JetsVegas Golden Knights

Goals per game

2.8

3.4

Goals allowed per game

3.4

2.7

8-8-3Record12-5-2

6th in Central DivisionStanding2nd in Pacific Division

3-6Road record / home record6-3

WWWWLLast 5WWWLL

W4StreakW3

Team stats

Winnipeg JetsVegas Golden Knights

Goals Against Average

3.50

2.63

Shots Against per Game

28.6

25.8

Penalty Kill Percentage

71.7

76.5

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

2.72

3.32

Shots per Game

27.6

28.5

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

21.8

26.3

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

148

160

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

Vegas Golden Knights

Noah Hanifin D · Undisclosed

Out

Parker Wotherspoon D · Upper 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

Vegas Golden KnightsWWWLL

Nov 8, 2026 · at Buffalo SabresW 4-1

Nov 5, 2026 · at Detroit Red WingsW 2-1

Nov 3, 2026 · at Pittsburgh PenguinsW 3-2

Nov 2, 2026 · at Boston BruinsL 2-3

Oct 30, 2026 · vs New Jersey DevilsL 2-5

Season series

Series starts 11/21

Mar 15, 2027WPG 0, VGK 0

Dec 5, 2026WPG 0, VGK 0

Nov 21, 2026VGK 0, WPG 0

Team pages

Winnipeg Jets
Schedule, roster and stats

Vegas Golden Knights
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Winnipeg Jets vs Vegas Golden Knights?

The game is on Saturday, December 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV.

How can I watch Winnipeg Jets vs Vegas Golden Knights?

TV: Scripps Sports.

What are the records of the Winnipeg Jets and Vegas Golden Knights?

Winnipeg Jets: 8-8-3. Vegas Golden Knights: 12-5-2.

Who is injured for Winnipeg Jets vs Vegas Golden Knights?

Listed out or doubtful: Winnipeg Jets: Elias Salomonsson, Vladislav Namestnikov, Nick Bjugstad. Vegas Golden Knights: Noah Hanifin, Parker Wotherspoon. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Winnipeg Jets vs Vegas Golden Knights played?

T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV.

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