The Winnipeg Jets host the Washington Capitals in the evening portion of tonight's NHL slate. Winnipeg forward Gabriel Vilardi enters this contest in good form, and my Capitals vs. Jets predictions expect this trend to continue. Read on for my NHL picks for Saturday, December 13.

Winnipeg Jets forward Nino Niederreiter played in his 1000th-career NHL game Saturday. He is the 415th player all time and first Swiss-born player to reach the milestone.

Nino Niederreiter became the first Swiss born NHLer to play 1000 games. Nino was drafted fifth overall by the New York Islanders in 2010 and has spent time with five NHL franchises. He has played 212 games with Winnipeg,

It’s among the most wonderful times of the hockey year — and the Winnipeg Jets will have a pair of prospects participating in the upcoming World Juniors over the Christmas holidays. Defencemen

Jets eye trade block as slump continues with young prospects and veteran contracts possibly on the move to reshape the struggling lineup.

It’s normal for there to be alarm bells not just ringing but blaring down Main Street as the Jets have lost three straight games, falling out of playoff position at precisely the moment in the season when good teams are meant to lock down their spots.

The Winnipeg Jets and Montreal Canadiens will be heading back outdoors next season. The NHL announced Saturday the teams will face off in the 2026 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic at Winnipeg's Princess Auto Stadium.

Bruins vs Jets Best bet: Josh Morrissey Over 1.5 shots on goal (-140) The Winnipeg Jets need a sparkplug, and No. 1 defenseman Josh Morrissey is positioned to continue building on his recent uptick in shots with a favorable matchup against the Boston Bruins on Thursday.

The Washington Capitals will see an NHL debut on Saturday as they pay a visit to the Winnipeg Jets, with call-up Bogdan Trineyev set to draw into the lineup. After a long wait to rotate into the mix, Trineyev will slot in for Sonny Milano on the fourth line. He was told the news on Friday before the team traveled.

The NHL's Heritage Classic is returning to Winnipeg next year and some local sports fans — including a former Jets goalie — say the outdoor hockey spectacle will draw a lot of positive attention to the city.