LAST TIME OUT
The Golden Knights fell, 3-2, in overtime on Sunday against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center. Brandon Saad scored his second goal of the season, while Mark Stone found the back of the net to extend his goal streak to four games, matching a career high. Tyler Bertuzzi netted all three goals for Chicago, including the game-winner 1:18 into overtime to secure the 3-2 win for the Blackhawks.
2024-25 SEASON SERIES
The Golden Knights went 2-1-0 against the Winnipeg Jets last season. In their first meeting on Nov. 29, 2024, at T-Mobile Arena, the Golden Knights found a 4-3 victory over the Jets. Brett Howden and Ivan Barbashev each picked up a pair of goals, while Jack Eichel and Pavel Dorofeyev both registered two helpers. In their next matchup on Dec. 12, 2024, at Canada Life Centre, Vegas beat Winnipeg, 3-2, in overtime. Keegan Kolesar and Barbashev found the back of the net, and Shea Theodore recorded a couple of assists. Adin Hill stopped 18-of-20 shots to earn the win in net. In their final contest of the season, on April 3, 2025, at T-Mobile Arena, the Golden Knights were shut out by Eric Comrie and the Jets 4-0. Mark Scheifele, Adam Lowry, Colin Miller, and Cole Perfetti all netted goals in the victory for Winnipeg.
OPPOSITION UPDATE
The Winnipeg Jets sit eighth in the Central Division and 32nd in the league with a record of 15-21-4 and 34 points. The Jets have gone 0-4-2 in the last six games, and have not found the win column since Dec. 13, 2025, when they beat the Washington Capitals, 5-1, at home. On Thursday, Winnipeg dropped a 6-5 contest to the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena and fell, 4-2, to the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre on Saturday. The Jets begin a five-game home stand on Tuesday when they battle the Golden Knights. Mark Scheifele (20G, 28A) and Kyle Connor (19G, 29A) are tied at the top of the Jets leaderboard with 48 points, followed by Gabriel Vilardi with 35 points (17G, 18A).
PACIFIC DIVISION STANDINGS
Vegas Golden Knights – 17-11-12, 46 points
Edmonton Oilers – 20-16-6, 46 points
Seattle Kraken – 19-14-7, 45 points
Los Angeles Kings – 18-14-9, 45 points
Anaheim Ducks – 21-18-3, 45 points
San Jose Sharks – 20-18-3, 43 points
Calgary Flames – 18-20-4, 40 points
Vancouver Canucks – 16-20-5, 37 points
A VEGAS VICTORY WOULD…
- Mark the 379th win in franchise history
- Give the Golden Knights a 12-7-2 all-time record against the Jets
- Give the Golden Knights a 6-5-0 record in Canada Life Centre
KEYS TO THE GAME
Finish Strong: The Golden Knights surrendered a one-goal lead late in the third period on Sunday to ultimately lose in overtime. Head Coach Bruce Cassidy wants to see the Golden Knights maintain pressure against their opponents for the full 60 minutes and generate more chances in front of the net to secure a win.
Reset and Respond: Three of the last five Golden Knights games were determined by one goal, so the team needs to flip the script and find ways to swing the game in their favor. Mark Stone explained that the Golden Knights need to tighten up in front of the net and communicate better to keep the momentum on their side.
