Look for Mark Scheifele to hand out another helper, as our Jets vs. Red Wings predictions for Wednesday, December 31 explain.

After winning their first-ever Presidents’ Trophy in franchise history in 2024-25, the Jets have struggled out of the gate this season. Ahead of Wednesday’s slate, Winnipeg was eighth in the Western Conference’s Central Division, had the fewest points recorded in the NHL and was on a six-game winless streak.

The final kickoff at Highmark Stadium, "The Ralph," or "Rich Stadium," has been set. The NFL waits to finalize their season finale games each season and likely because this is the last game at the Buffalo Bills ' current stadium, it's not a 1 p.m. start in Week 18 next Sunday, rather, it's 4:25 p.m.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Winnipeg Jets vs. Detroit Red Wings NHL game to be played on December 31, 2025 on ESPN.

Like the two-headed Roman god Janus, head coach Aaron Glenn heads into the new year and into the Jets' final game of 2025 looking back with a bit of a frown yet simultaneously looking ahead with a small smile and a glint in his eye.

BOTTOM LINE: The Winnipeg Jets will try to end their five-game skid when they play the Edmonton Oilers. Winnipeg has a 15-17-4 record overall and an 8-7-2 record in home games. The Jets have a -5 scoring differential, with 105 total goals scored and 110 allowed.

Calvin Pickard makes a season-high 41 saves in his hometown while Max Jones & Jack Roslovic each provide depth goals for the Oilers in a 3-1 victory over the Jets on Monday at Canada Life Centre

In just December, the Jets have been outscored 153-46 in their last four games. It was such an embarrassing performance for the Jets defense that Patriots backup Joshua Dobbs relieved Maye with 5:31 remaining in the third quarter. From there, the Patriots were on cruise control with the game well in hand.