Jets vs Mammoth: Kyle Connor Leads Winnipeg's Offense in Road Matchup

Winnipeg's star winger looks to continue his strong play against Utah despite Jets' playoff elimination

Apr. 14, 2026 at 2:24pm

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The Winnipeg Jets visit the Utah Mammoth on Tuesday night in their final road game of the 2025-26 NHL season. Although the Jets are out of playoff contention, our predictions see star forward Kyle Connor leading the offense with a strong performance against the Mammoth.

Why it matters

While the Jets have been eliminated from playoff contention, this late-season matchup still holds significance as an opportunity for individual players like Kyle Connor to showcase their skills and build momentum heading into the offseason. Connor's success against the Mammoth this season could also provide valuable insight into the team's potential lineup and strategy for next year.

The details

Kyle Connor has been a bright spot for the Jets this season, scoring 38 goals and tallying 52 assists while averaging 3.26 shots on goal per game. He's found particular success against the Mammoth, recording two goals and an assist across just two meetings this year. Connor is also averaging 3.15 shots on goal per road game, making the over 2.5 shots on goal prop an attractive bet. Teammate Mark Scheifele has also thrived in the Jets-Mammoth matchup, dishing out two assists in two games, and he's coming off a month where he's hit the over in assists in four of his last five outings.

  • The Jets and Mammoth will face off on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 9:00 p.m. ET.
  • The Jets are playing their final road game of the 2025-26 regular season.

The players

Kyle Connor

A 29-year-old forward for the Winnipeg Jets who has scored 38 goals and tallied 52 assists this season, averaging 3.26 shots on goal per game.

Mark Scheifele

A veteran playmaking center for the Winnipeg Jets who has 66 assists on the season and has found success against the Mammoth, recording two helpers in two meetings.

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What’s next

The Jets will look to finish their season strong despite being out of playoff contention, with Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele leading the way against the Mammoth.

The takeaway

While the Jets have been eliminated from the playoffs, this late-season matchup against the Mammoth provides an opportunity for individual players like Kyle Connor to showcase their skills and build momentum heading into the offseason. Connor's success against Utah this season could also give the Jets valuable insight into their lineup and strategy for next year.