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.
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.
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.
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.
Kupari will take the place in the lineup of Mark Scheifele, who is out with an illness. Kupari is expected to centre Morgan Barron and Cole Perfetti on the Jets' fourth line.
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.
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).
Hellebuyck had a forgettable performance in his last outing, allowing five goals on 37 shots (.865 SV%), but will return to the crease on Monday. The Vezina front-runner has struggled lately, allowing three or more goals in five straight games (2-3-0) while posting a subpar .890 SV%. The Jets enter action as sizeable -202 home favourites against the Washington Capitals.
Cole Perfetti will draw back into the Jets' lineup on Monday, sending Kupari to the press box as a healthy scratch. Kupari played the last two games for the Jets, averaging under 10 minutes of ice-time while tallying four hits and one shot.
Perfetti did not play in Saturday's 5-0 loss to the Vancouver Canucks but will draw back into the lineup on Monday against the Washington Capitals. Perfetti has been limited to a single point (0G / 1A) in his last 18 games. On Monday, Rasmus Kupari is expected to be the odd man out of the lineup.
Gustafsson will be a healthy scratch on Monday, allowing newcomer Tyler Toffoli to make his debut. Gustafsson played 10:52 time-on-ice in his last outing and recorded one hit.
The Jets acquired Colin Miller from the Devils for a 2026 fourth-round pick ahead of last week's trade deadline. Miller is an impending unrestricted free agent with a $1.85 million AAV. He has seven points (3G / 4A), 72 hits, and 31 blocks in 40 games this season.
Hellebuyck had a forgettable performance in his last outing, allowing five goals on 37 shots (.865 SV%), but will likely return to the crease on Monday. The Vezina front-runner has struggled lately, allowing three or more goals in five straight games (2-3-0) while posting a subpar .890 SV%. The Jets enter action as sizeable -202 home favourites against the Washington Capitals.
Kupari will get the chance to play in Seattle on Friday after being scratched in each of Winnipeg's last two games. David Gustafsson will sit in his place.
Gustafsson will be the odd-man out on Friday as Rasmus Kupari draw back into the lineup. Gustafsson has two goals and two assists in 30 games this season.
The Jets were adding offensive pieces ahead of the trade deadline by adding Sean Monahan and Tyler Toffoli but added defensive depth as well with the acquisition of Colin Miller. Miller is an impending unrestricted free agent with a $1.85 million AAV. He has seven points (3G / 4A), 72 hits, and 31 blocks in 40 games this season.
