The playoff-hungry Vancouver Canucks roll into Winnipeg's Canada Life Centre Sunday afternoon with their postseason hopes hanging in the balance, while the high-flying Jets look to extend their three-game winning streak and further cement their Western Conference dominance.
Lankinen's steady presence in net (2.72 GAA) might be Vancouver's best hope against the league's stingiest defense and second-best power play unit, though the Canucks' middle-of-the-pack offense (2.86 goals per game) faces a steep challenge against a Jets squad that has mastered both ends of the ice.
With every point crucial in the West's tight playoff race, expect a defensive chess match when the Winnipeg Jets host the Vancouver Canucks in what could feel like an early postseason preview.
Winnipeg Jets vs. Vancouver Canucks prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Winnipeg Jets vs Vancouver Canucks matchup, our predictive model gives the Canucks a 67.5% chance of defeating the Jets.
Vancouver Canucks: 67.5% win probability
- Impressive defensive improvement (Limited opponents to fewer goals than their standing suggests)
- Balanced scoring attack (212 goals scored ranks 9th in Western Conference)
- Road game resilience (Team has shown ability to perform well against higher-ranked opponents)
Winnipeg Jets: 32.5% win probability
- Recent poor form (WWLWL shows inconsistency against weaker opponents)
- Potential overconfidence as Western Conference leaders (Could underestimate 9th place Canucks)
- Defensive vulnerability despite strong season stats (Recent games show higher goals against than season average)
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Winnipeg Jets vs. Vancouver Canucks odds
Here are the latest odds as the Winnipeg Jets prepare to host the Vancouver Canucks in an exciting NHL matchup on Sunday, March 30.
Winnipeg Jets | Vancouver Canucks | |
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Moneyline | -220 (via BetMGM Sportsbook) | +190 (via FanDuel Sportsbook) |
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Winnipeg Jets vs. Vancouver Canucks preview
The battle for crucial points heats up this Sunday as the playoff-hungry Vancouver Canucks (34-26-13) visit the soaring Winnipeg Jets (50-19-4) in what promises to be a classic clash of desperation versus dominance at Canada Life Centre.
While Vancouver scraps for every point in a tight Western Conference race, the Jets have already punched their playoff ticket and look downright scary as one of the league's most complete teams—ranking 3rd in scoring and 1st in defense.
Quinn Hughes continues to be Vancouver's engine with 70 points in 59 games, but they'll need more than their middling offense (21st in the league) to crack Winnipeg's elite defensive structure.
The Jets' offensive firepower is flat-out intimidating, with Kyle Connor (37 goals, 88 points) and Mark Scheifele (36 goals, 44 assists) leading a group that converts on a ridiculous 30.1% of their power plays—the second-best mark in the NHL.
The goaltending matchup could feature Kevin Lankinen (2.72 GAA) against either Connor Hellebuyck or backup Eric Comrie, who's been solid when called upon this season.
These teams have split their first two meetings this year, suggesting Vancouver might have the formula to keep things tight despite Winnipeg's clear advantage on paper.
Look for the Canucks to slow the pace with disciplined defensive structure while the Jets try to unleash their transition game and lethal special teams.
If you enjoy contrasting styles, this one's worth watching—Vancouver's grinding, playoff-desperate approach against Winnipeg's balanced excellence could deliver one of those nail-biters where every shift matters.
Key stats
- 1Jets are 1st in Western Conference with 104 points while Canucks are 9th with 81 points, a 23-point difference
- 2Winnipeg has scored 253 goals and conceded 172 for a +81 goal difference, Vancouver has 212 goals for and 226 against for a -14 differential
- 3Jets recent form shows 3 wins in last 5 games (WWLWL) compared to Canucks' 2 wins (LWWLL)
- 4Winnipeg has won 50 of 73 games played (68.5% win rate) while Vancouver has won 34 of 73 (46.6% win rate)
Winnipeg Jets vs. Vancouver Canucks form


Winnipeg Jets vs. Vancouver Canucks head to head
Winnipeg Jets
67%
Vancouver Canucks
33%
Mar 19, 2025
Vancouver Canucks
6 : 2
Winnipeg Jets
Jan 15, 2025
Winnipeg Jets
6 : 1
Vancouver Canucks
Apr 19, 2024
Winnipeg Jets
4 : 2
Vancouver Canucks
Mar 10, 2024
Vancouver Canucks
5 : 0
Winnipeg Jets
Feb 18, 2024
Vancouver Canucks
2 : 4
Winnipeg Jets
Jan 8, 2023
Winnipeg Jets
7 : 4
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