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Pionk (illness) is not expected to play on Thursday but will still be a game-time decision.

Pionk missed practice on Wednesday due to illness and is expected not to suit up on Thursday but still remains a game-time decision. If the 28-year-old is forced to miss Thursday, he will miss his first game of the season after picking up 25 points (5G/20A) in 68 games played.

Neal Pionk
Hellebuyck will start on Tuesday vs. the Rangers.

The Jets will turn to Hellebuyck for the fifth time in the six games on Tuesday against the red-hot New York Rangers. Hellebuyck has widely been considered the Vezina-favourite throughout the season but has fallen off lately, allowing three or more goals in seven of his last 10 games (5-5-0) after allowing three or fewer in 27 consecutive contests (19-6-2). The Jets enter action as +109 road underdogs.

Connor Hellebuyck
Hellebuyck is in the starter's crease at Tuesday's morning skate.

The Jets will turn to Hellebuyck for the fifth time in the six games on Tuesday against the red-hot New York Rangers. Hellebuyck has widely been considered the Vezina-favourite throughout the season but has fallen off lately, allowing three or more goals in seven of his last 10 games (5-5-0) after allowing three or fewer in 27 consecutive contests (19-6-2). The Jets enter action as +109 road underdogs.

Connor Hellebuyck
Vilardi (enlarged spleen) will be out indefinitely with his latest ailment.

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.

Gabriel Vilardi
Namestnikov (undisclosed) was a full participant in the morning skate but will be a game-time decision to play vs. Anaheim.

Namestnikov has been productive lately but is battling an undisclosed ailment, making his status uncertain for Friday's contest against the Anaheim Ducks. He has five points (1G / 4A) in his last six games.

Vladislav Namestnikov
Scheifele (illness) was a full participant in Friday's morning skate and seems likely to rejoin the Jets lineup vs. Anaheim.

Scheifele's absence was a surprise on Wednesday as he came down with an illness before puck-drop. The Jets have had several players miss time due to illness over the last few games, but Scheifele is expected to return to the lineup on Friday against the Anaheim Ducks. Scheifele has 10 points (3G / 7A) in his last nine games.

Mark Scheifele
Scheifele (illness) is hopeful to return for the Jets' next game.

Scheifele's absence was a surprise on Wednesday as he came down with an illness before puck-drop. The Jets have had several players miss time due to illness over the last few games, but Scheifele is expected to return to the lineup on Friday against the Anaheim Ducks. Scheifele has 10 points (3G / 7A) in his last nine games.

Mark Scheifele
Scheifele (undisclosed) is not on the ice for warmups and is expected to miss Wednesday's game against the Predators.

Scheifele's absence is a surprise, as the team did not make any mention of a potential injury prior to warmups. The Jets have had a number players miss due to illness over the last few games, so it's possible Scheifele is the next in that unfortunate line. Rasmus Kupari is expected to take his place in the lineup on Wednesday.

Mark Scheifele
Hellebuyck will start on Wednesday vs. Nashville.

On Wednesday, the Jets will turn to Hellebucyk in a divisional matchup against the Nashville Predators. Hellebuyck has allowed three or more goals in five of his last six (3-3-0) but is coming off an impressive 23-save shutout in his last outing, a 3-0 win over the Washington Capitals. The Jets enter action as -150 home favourites against a Predators club with points in their last 12 games (10-0-2).

Connor Hellebuyck