The Winnipeg Jets are set to face the Ottawa Senators this Saturday, January 3, 2026, in a pivotal mid-season clash at the Canadian Tire Centre. With the Jets desperate to snap a punishing road losing streak and the Senators looking to build on their recent momentum, this matchup promises fireworks. Whether you are tuning in from Manitoba, Ontario, or south of the border, here is everything you need to know to catch the action.
How to Watch Winnipeg Jets at Ottawa Senators
For hockey fans looking to watch the game live, puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM EST.
In Canada: Viewers in the Ottawa region can catch the game locally on TSN5 and RDS2 (French). For those outside the Senators’ region, the game is available on Sportsnet One (SN1) and TVA Sports. Streaming is available via Sportsnet+ (formerly SN NOW) and the TSN app for regional subscribers.
In the USA: American fans can stream the game exclusively on ESPN+ and Hulu as part of the NHL Power Play package. Select feeds may also be available on the NHL Network Alternate channel depending on your local provider.
Team Records & 2025-26 Season Overview
The Ottawa Senators enter this contest with a respectable record of 19-15-5 (43 points), sitting 8th in the Eastern Conference. They are fresh off a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Washington Capitals on New Year’s Day, where Fabian Zetterlund played hero with a late game-winner. The Sens have been resilient at home, boasting a solid 9-7-3 record at the Canadian Tire Centre.
On the other side, the Winnipeg Jets are struggling to find their footing. They currently sit at 15-20-4 (34 points) and are in the midst of a tough stretch, having lost eight consecutive road games. Their last outing was a heartbreaker, falling 6-5 to the Toronto Maple Leafs, which has pushed them further down the Central Division standings.
Leading Scorers (2025-26 Season):
- Ottawa Senators: Tim Stützle continues to dazzle with 42 points (19G, 23A), followed closely by Drake Batherson with 37 points.
- Winnipeg Jets: The duo of Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor are carrying the offense, tied for the team lead with 45 points each. Gabriel Vilardi is also having a breakout year with 35 points.
Game Prediction & Betting Angles
The betting markets have opened with Ottawa as a -135 favorite, while the Over/Under is set at 5.5 goals.
Injuries are the major storyline here. The Jets are battered on the blue line with Josh Morrissey and Neal Pionk on Injured Reserve, and crucially, goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is listed as Day-to-Day with a knee issue. This likely means Eric Comrie will get the start. The Senators are missing their own starter, Linus Ullmark (personal reasons), meaning young Leevi Merilainen will likely patrol the crease.
My Prediction: I’m taking the Ottawa Senators to win 5-3. With both starting goaltenders likely out and Winnipeg’s defense decimated by injuries, this has “over” written all over it. Ottawa’s offense, led by Stützle and Tkachuk, should feast on a depleted Jets back end, especially with the home crowd behind them. The Jets have been woeful on the road, and I don’t see them snapping that streak against a Sens team riding high from a New Year’s win.
NHL Updates & Online Pool
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