Vilardi has missed the Jets' last 15 games due to an upper-body injury but looks just about ready to return on Saturday vs. Ottawa after taking full part in practice Friday (including powerplay). The 24-year-old's return could not come at a better time as Winnipeg finds themselves in the midst of a season-worst five-game losing streak. When healthy, Vilardi is extremely effective as he has 16 goals and 30 points in 38 games played this season.

Vilardi expected to return to the lineup shortly after battling an upper-body injury but his timeline has taken an unexpected setback after being diagnosed with an enlarged spleen that will keep him out indefinitely. Any prolonged absence for Vilardi will be a sizeable blow to the Jets' offence as the 24-year-old Vilardi has been productive lately, scoring 10 points (5G / 5A) in his last seven games.

Vilardi exited last Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars in the second period with an upper-body injury and will return to practice on Monday. The 24-year-old Vilardi had been productive lately, scoring 10 points (5G / 5A) in his last seven games before his injury.

Vilardi exited last Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars in the second period with an upper-body injury and will miss at least two more games. The 24-year-old Vilardi had been productive lately, scoring 10 points (5G / 5A) in his last seven games before his injury.

Vilardi exited last Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars in the second period with an upper-body injury and will miss a third straight game on Tuesday. The 24-year-old Vilardi had been productive lately, scoring 10 points (5G / 5A) in his last seven games.

Vilardi exited Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars in the second period with an upper-body injury and did not participate in practice on Friday. The 24-year-old Vilardi has been productive lately, scoring 10 points (5G / 5A) in his last seven games.

Vilardi has missed the last two games with a lower-body injury but could return to the lineup on Saturday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 24-year-old Vilardi has three goals and has fired 15 shots on goal in his last five games.

After being unavailable for Sunday's practice, Vilardi participated in the Jets' morning skate on Monday but will be sidelined for tonight's game against the Boston Bruins. Vilardi has three goals and has fired 15 shots on goal in his last five games.

After being unavailable for Sunday's practice, Vilardi participated in the Jets' morning skate on Monday and will be a game-time decision ahead of their game against the Boston Bruins. Vilardi has three goals and has fired 15 shots on goal in his last five games.

Vilardi is battling an illness, but is healthy enough to play on Tuesday evening against the New York Islanders. Vilardi has three points (1G / 2A) in his last four games along with 13 shots on goal.

Vilardi is battling an illness, but the Jets anticipate he will be ready to play on Tuesday evening against the New York Islanders. Vilardi has three points (1G / 2A) in his last four games along with 13 shots on goal.

Vilardi has not played since October 17th, the third game of the season, when he suffered an MCL sprain. His status for Thursday's game against the Edmonton Oilers remains to be determined but he would add a noticeable offensive punch to a Jets team that already ranks eighth in the league offensively (3.38 GF / GP). Before his injury, Vilardi was seeing deployment on the top powerplay unit, a spot he would likely reclaim in favour of Cole Perfetti.

Vilardi has not played since October 17th due to a sprained MCL but appears to be nearing his return as he participated in practice on Tuesday. Cole Perfetti has been the main benefactor of Vilardi's injury, replacing him on the top powerplay unit. It is unclear if Vilardi will retake his spot on the powerplay, but if he does, it will likely have a great impact on Perfetti's production, as he has scored 16 points (7G / 9A) in the 17 games Vilardi has not been in the lineup.

Jets' newcomer Vilardi will miss approximately four to six weeks after suffering an injury (sprained MCL) in Tuesday's matchup against the Los Angeles Kings. In three games this season, Vilardi was seeing time on the top line and top powerplay unit, recording one assist and nine shots on goal. The loss is a sizeable one for the Jets, who will likely turn to Mason Appleton and Alex Iafallo for an increase in playing time.

Jets' newcomer Vilardi will miss approximately four to six weeks after suffering an injury yesterday (sprained MCL) in a matchup against the Los Angeles Kings. In three games this season, Vilardi was seeing time on the top line and top powerplay unit, recording one assist and nine shots on goal. The loss is a sizeable one for the Jets, who will likely turn to Mason Appleton and Alex Iafallo for an increase in playing time.

Vilardi suffered what the Jets are calling a lower-body injury after falling awkwardly following a hit from the Kings Blake Lizotte. Vilardi scored 23 goals and added 18 assists in 63 games with the Kings last season before heading to Winnipeg as part of the trade that sent Pierre-Luc Dubois to Los Angeles. The 24-year-old Vilardi had impressed in his first two games as a Jet, registering one assist and nine shots on goal.

Vilardi broke out in 2022-23 with Los Angeles scoring 23 goals, 18 assists, 122 SOG, 18 PIMs and a +10 plus/minus through 63 games and has signed a two-year, $6.875 million contract extension with Winnipeg. The 23-year-old centre was a key piece in the deal which saw Pierre-Luc Dubois head to Los Angeles. Vilardi was a 2017 1st round pick (11th overall) and has 41 goals, 78 points and 247 SOG through 152 career NHL games.