Winnipeg Jets (4-7-3) at Carolina Hurricanes (11-2-2)
Venue: Lenovo Center
Date: Today – Sunday, November 1
Time: 1:00 PM EST
How To Watch: TSN3
Radio: 680 CJOB

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Winnipeg Jets News & Notes:

The Winnipeg Jets roll into November 1, 2026, desperately searching for answers as they carry a bruising eight-game losing streak (0-6-2) into today’s matinee against the Hurricanes.

Currently sitting at a 4-7-3 record, the team is trying to move past severe early-season drama following the blockbuster October 23 trade of star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck to New Jersey after a prolonged contract standoff.

Newly acquired forward Dawson Mercer, the centrepiece of that trade return, has logged two assists in his first four games with Winnipeg and faces a familiar foe in Carolina today. Offensively, the Jets are heavily reliant on left wing Kyle Connor, who enters November tied for third in the NHL with 11 goals.

Head coach Scott Arniel faces an uphill battle with a depleted roster, as defensive anchor Josh Morrissey remains week-to-week with an injury alongside sidelined forwards Nick Bjugstad and Vladislav Namestnikov. To snap the slide, Winnipeg must rapidly patch up a leaky penalty kill that just surrendered five power-play goals across two costly losses in Florida this week.

Carolina Hurricanes News & Notes:

The Carolina Hurricanes enter November 1, 2026, holding the NHL’s best record at 11-2-2 (24 points) following a tight 3-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Looking to extend their three-game winning streak, the team hosts the Winnipeg Jets today at Lenovo Center for an afternoon matinee.

Goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov is expected to start in net as he aims to build on his strong start to open the season. On the blue line, defensive anchor Jaccob Slavin will celebrate a major milestone by skating in his 800th career NHL game, spent entirely with Carolina.

Offensively, star center Sebastian Aho paces the club with a team-high 19 points, while rookie sensation Jackson Blake trails closely with 15 points. Finally, the forward corps welcomes back a healthy Taylor Hall to the lineup, though captain Jordan Staal remains sidelined long-term with a torn calf muscle.

Winnipeg Jets Projected Lines

Perfetti – Scheifele – Vilardi
Connor – Bjorck – Mercer
Rosen – Lowry – Iafallo
Koepke – Barron

Samberg – Pionk
Ferraro – DeMelo
Fleury – Salomonsson
Bauer

Skinner
Stevenson

Carolina Hurricanes Projected Lines

Carrier – Aho – Svechnikov
Ehlers – Stankoven – Blake
Martinook – Jankowski – Jarvis
Robinson – Kotkaniemi – Deslauriers

Slavin – Chatfield
Miller – Walker
Gostisbehere – Valimaki

Kochetkov
Bussi

Players To Watch:

Winnipeg Jets

Kyle Connor – If Winnipeg is going to snap their eight-game slide, it will likely be on the back of their elite sniper. Connor enters November absolutely on fire, leading the Jets with 11 goals and 15 points while pacing the team’s top power-play unit.

Dawson Mercer – All eyes are on Mercer as he plays his fifth game in a Jets uniform following the blockbuster Connor Hellebuyck trade. Slotted onto the second line next to Kyle Connor, the coaching staff is heavily counting on him to build chemistry quickly and inject some desperately needed offensive depth into the lineup.

Carolina Hurricanes

Logan Stankoven – The young center has been an absolute spark plug for Carolina’s high-powered attack, lighting the lamp a team-high nine times already this season. He centers the second line and brings relentless energy and an active shooting mentality every time he steps onto the ice.

Jackson Blake – Playing alongside Stankoven, the rookie sensation is currently the Hurricanes’ premier playmaker. He leads the club with 12 assists and boasts a stellar +10 rating, showing incredible poise and elite vision for a first-year skater.

Next game

Winnipeg Jets – November 3 vs Montreal Canadiens
Carolina Hurricanes – December 6 vs Toronto Maple Leafs