Namestnikov missed the last two games with an undisclosed injury and wasn't on the ice for the morning skate but is expected to play Wednesday vs. Colorado. Look for Namestnikov, who has 13 goals and 10 assists (23 points) in 49 games, to skate on the third line with Michael Rasmussen and Adam Erne.
Perfetti is expected to miss some time with an upper-body injury, so he was moved to IR to open up a roster spot for Adam Brooks, who was claimed off of waivers from Toronto.
Perfetti suffered an upper-body injury on a hit from the much bigger Jamie Oleksiak on Thursday and will miss some time. With Andrew Copp also sidelined, the Jets' depth will be tested vs. the Oilers on Saturday.
Toews has not played since January 25th in Detroit and lands on IR to open up a roster spot to call up Lukas Reichel. Toews will be eligible to be activated whenever he's back to 100 percent.
Pionk was ineligible to travel back to Canada for Monday's game but will play Wednesday vs. the Wild. Pionk has been very quiet recently, posting just three assists in his last 17 games. He's expected to replace Neal Pionk on the blueline.
Stanley has not played since January 20th but is set to replace Neal Pionk (COVID-19) in the lineup on Monday. Stanley has eight assists in 35 games this season.
Pionk was unable to cross the border due to COVID-19 government restrictions. Logan Stanley will draw into the lineup to replace Pionk. He'll be eligible to play Wednesday vs. the Wild.
Namestnikov missed Sunday's practice before leaving for Minnesota and is questionable to play Monday. If he can't go, Givani and Gemel Smith will both be in the lineup together for the first time.
Pionk missed one game while in COVID-19 protocol but will play Friday in Dallas. Pionk will open the game on the third pairing with Ville Heinola and should see some power-play time as well.
