Pionk skates again, injecting playoff hope as the Jets battle to stay in contention during a crucial road trip.

Connor Hellebuyck speaks out in support of Linus Ullmark amid rumors following his personal leave, urging respect for mental health.

The Winnipeg Jets faced sharp criticism after another tough loss, and this time it came from their own head coach, Scott Arniel. He spoke bluntly after a 5-1 defeat to the Detroit Red Wings.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — J.T. Compher scored twice as the Detroit Red Wings defeated the Winnipeg Jets 5-1 in front of a sold-out crowd of 15,225 on Saturday night. The Red Wings rebounded from a 4-3 overtime loss to Minnesota on Thursday and now have points in their last five games.

The Winnipeg Jets enter 2026 on the other end of the NHL standings from where they were beginning 2025. Not only are the 2024-25 Presidents' Trophy winners not in a playoff spot, but the Jets are last in the Central Division, the Western Conference and the entire NHL.

BOTTOM LINE: The New Jersey Devils play the Winnipeg Jets in a non-conference matchup. New Jersey has a 27-23-2 record overall and a 12-9-2 record in home games. The Devils are 13-4-2 in games decided by a single goal.

Following a 5-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings, Winnipeg Jets head coach Scott Arniel ripped his team during a 68-second postgame media availability. “We were looking for a pond hockey, don’t get hit,

J.T. Compher scored twice as part of the Wings' 5 straight goals to rally for a 5-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets.

The quest to move into playoff position in their respective conferences remains a grind for both the New Jersey Devils and Winnipeg Jets.