Winnipeg sports news: the Chicago Blackhawks lead the Winnipeg Jets 1 to 0 early in the first period at United Center, and Tyler Bertuzzi needed less than two minutes to put the Jets behind in a game where Mark Scheifele can make franchise history.
By Maplestime News Desk | Winnipeg, Manitoba | November 14, 2026
Sources: Sportradar live scoreboard, The Hockey News, Illegal Curve Hockey | Last updated: November 14, 2026
Key Takeaways
- Chicago leads Winnipeg 1 to 0 early in the first period at United Center on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
- Tyler Bertuzzi scored on a wrist shot 1:48 into the game, assisted by Oliver Moore and Connor Bedard.
- Mark Scheifele is still one point away from passing Dale Hawerchuk as the Jets franchise scoring leader at 929 career points.
- Stuart Skinner starts in net for Winnipeg and Spencer Knight starts for Chicago.
- Winnipeg is chasing a sixth straight win after Thursday’s 8 to 3 win at Dallas, while Chicago is 5-13-1.
Bertuzzi Strikes 1:48 Into the Game
Tyler Bertuzzi beat Stuart Skinner on a wrist shot with 18:12 left in the first period, just 1:48 after puck drop. Oliver Moore and Connor Bedard picked up the assists on the opening goal. The goal came on Chicago’s second shot of the game, and Skinner had stopped one of two shots at the last live check. Spencer Knight stopped all three Winnipeg shots he faced in the opening minutes, including two from Kyle Connor.
The early goal puts Winnipeg in a familiar spot. The Jets trailed 2 to 0 in Dallas on Thursday before storming back for an 8 to 3 win, the fifth straight victory in their turnaround from a 0-7-2 stretch. Chicago, meanwhile, is trying to build on Thursday’s 3 to 2 overtime win over Buffalo, which snapped a six game winless skid.
Related: Jets Vs Blackhawks November 14 2026: Scheifele Chases The Hawerchuk Record In Chicago
Scheifele Still Chasing Hawerchuk
Mark Scheifele opened the game still tied with Dale Hawerchuk at 929 career points, one point away from standing alone as the Jets franchise scoring leader. Scheifele has 378 goals and 551 assists in 981 regular season games with the Jets. Hawerchuk finished with 379 goals and 550 assists in 713 games in Winnipeg.
Scheifele tied the record Thursday in Dallas with two goals and an assist, and the secondary assist on Kyle Connor’s third period goal was the point that drew him level with Hawerchuk. He has 22 points, six goals and 16 assists, in 20 games this season, second on the Jets to longtime linemate Kyle Connor with 24 points. Through the opening minutes in Chicago, Scheifele had no points and was minus one.
Who Is In and Who Is Out for the Jets Today
Nino Niederreiter draws back into the lineup for the first time since November 3 in Montreal, replacing Isak Rosen, who was banged up against Dallas and is out today. Haydn Fleury draws in on defence after Dylan DeMelo went week to week with a lower body injury, ending DeMelo’s ironman streak of 494 consecutive games. Henry Thrun was recalled from the Manitoba Moose to cover the blue line. Stuart Skinner gets the start in net for Winnipeg, with Spencer Knight starting for Chicago.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the score in the Jets Blackhawks game?
Chicago leads Winnipeg 1 to 0 early in the first period at United Center in Chicago on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
Who scored for Chicago?
Tyler Bertuzzi scored on a wrist shot 1:48 into the first period, assisted by Oliver Moore and Connor Bedard.
How many points does Scheifele need to pass Hawerchuk?
One. Scheifele sits tied with Dale Hawerchuk at 929 career points, and a single point today gives him the Jets franchise record outright.
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