The Winnipeg Jets faced a tough challenge on Tuesday night, suffering a 3-0 shutout loss to the Los Angeles Kings. This defeat marked another disappointing outcome for the Jets at Crypto.com Arena, where they have struggled historically against the Kings.
Recent Performance of the Winnipeg Jets
The Jets’ recent record in Los Angeles paints a grim picture. Winnipeg has managed to win only once in its last five visits to the Kings’ home rink. During this period, they have only scored two goals while conceding multiple. Following the latest loss, the Jets’ record for the 2025-26 season now stands at 9-4-0. This places them behind the Colorado Avalanche in the Central Division standings.
Mark Scheifele: Jets’ Standout Scorer
Despite the setback, Mark Scheifele has been a standout performer for the Jets. Across 13 games, he has secured nine goals, making him just one goal shy of leading the league. Currently, he ranks closely in points, trailing only Macklin Celebrini and Connor McDavid. His performance remains strong with a point-per-game average that ranks him just behind William Nylander of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
- Games Played: 13
- Goals: 9
- Points: 13 (one point behind league leaders)
- Multi-Point Games: 7
- Game-Winning Goals: 2
- Power Play Goals: 3
In terms of shooting, Scheifele has taken nearly 30 fewer shots than Nathan MacKinnon, who has also hit the 10-goal mark this season. The 32-year-old has recorded three points in a game twice already this season, demonstrating his ability to impact games significantly.
Upcoming Challenges for the Jets
The Jets will next face the San Jose Sharks on Friday. This matchup will be the second stop on their six-game road trip through the western NHL circuit. Games against the Anaheim Ducks, Vancouver Canucks, Seattle Kraken, and Calgary Flames follow, all within the month of November.
As the season progresses, all eyes will remain on Scheifele, who aims to maintain his scoring pace and help the Jets regain their footing in the competitive landscape of the NHL.
