Gabriel Vilardi May Return To Jets Lineup Thursday
Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi (upper body) might be ready to make his 2025 postseason debut in Thursday's Game 3 against the St. Louis Blues. "Maybe. Maybe see what that color the jersey is tomorrow. Full practice tomorrow," Jets head coach Scott Arniel said after Tuesday's optional practice, regarding whether the forward could be an option for Game 3. Vilardi has been skating in a yellow non-contact jersey and is considered day-to-day. The Jets have taken a 2-0 lead in the first-round series but would receive a significant boost with Vilardi's addition, as he was one of the team's top scorers during the regular season, tallying 61 points (27 goals, 34 assists) in 71 games.
Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi (upper body) practiced on Sunday but will remain sidelined for Monday's Game 2 against the St. Louis Blues. The 25-year-old practiced in a non-contact jersey on Sunday for the first time since sustaining an upper-body injury on March 23. The injury dashed Vilardi's hopes of reaching 70 points for the season, yet he still had a career year with 27 goals and 61 points in 71 appearances. Alex Iafallo will continue to skate on the top line until Vilardi returns. He has done a fantastic job filling in for him and opened the postseason with a goal in Saturday's 5-3 victory.
Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi (upper body) will not be available for Saturday's Game 1 against the St. Louis Blues. The 25-year-old sat out the final 11 regular-season games with an upper-body injury and still needs more time to recover. Vilardi was Winnipeg's third-highest goal-scorer during the regular season, finding the back of the net 27 times in 71 games and adding 34 assists. The Jets are also without Nikolaj Ehlers (foot) for the start of the playoffs, which adds fantasy value to Alex Iafallo and Nino Niederreiter.
Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi (upper body) will remain out for Wednesday's regular-season finale against the Anaheim Ducks. The 25-year-old is nearing his return and is considered day-to-day, but his comeback won't come before the Jets start their postseason campaign. Vilardi, who has not been in the lineup since March 23, ends the regular season with 61 points (27 goals, 34 assists) in 71 games. He posted career-highs in all the major offensive categories. We will likely see Vilardi back on the top line once he is ready to return, although Alex Iafallo has done an excellent job as his replacement, matching a season high with a four-game point streak ahead of Wednesday's contest.
Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi (upper body) has been labeled week-to-week. He is facing a spell on the sidelines due to an upper-body injury. Vilardi's absence will be a big blow for Winnipeg's power play, as he leads the team with 12 power-play goals and has totaled 25 points with the man advantage. He has notched a career-high 61 points (27 goals, 34 assists) in 71 appearances overall this season. Alex Iafallo is expected to replace Vilardi on the first line and the top power-play unit. In a limited role, Iaffallo has produced 24 points (11 goals, 13 assists) in 71 appearances. He could be significantly more productive with top-line minutes.
Winnipeg Jets right wing Gabriel Vilardi found the back of the net twice during their victory over the New York Islanders on Friday evening. Vilardi scored both of his goals in the second frame during 5-on-5 play. In this contest, he logged seven shots on goal, with one blocked shot and a +1 rating. This outing also snapped a three-game scoreless drought. Before that minor slump, Vilardi tallied eight points (three goals, five helpers) over his last four contests. The 25-year-old has enjoyed a career season playing alongside Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor on the top line. Across 56 contests, Vilardi has found the back of the net 24 times and added 27 helpers, which are both career highs. Vilardi will look to stay hot after the international break when the Jets face the St. Louis Blues.
Winnipeg Jets right wing Gabriel Vilardi tallied two goals and two assists during their victory over the Calgary Flames on Sunday. Vilardi would tally his first helper on the primary assist on Kyle Connor's 27th goal of the season in the first period. In the second, Vilardi would find the back of the net for the time on a snap shot. Then, in the third, Vilardi would tally a goal and an assist, both coming on the power-play. He would add four shots on goal, two hits, and a +1 rating. This performance extended his point streak to three games. Over his previous 12 contests, he has tallied 12 points (four goals, eight helpers), with five of them coming on the power-play. Overall, the 25-year-old has already set a career-high in points this season (47) and should be started in all standard formats while playing on the top line in the Winnipeg offense.
Winnipeg Jets right wing Gabriel Vilardi scored twice in their victory over the Nashville Predators on Monday evening. Vilardi did all of his damage in the third period, both times on the power-play. Vilardi found the back of the net for the first time on a snap shot. Later in the frame, he scored again on the power-play, this time on a wrist shot. Vilardi is now carrying a three-game point streak. Over this streak, he has scored three times and posted two multi-point performances. Over his past seven games, the 25-year-old has tallied 12 points, with nine of them coming on the power-play. Vilardi will look to stay hot on Tuesday evening in a divisional matchup against the Colorado Avalanche.
Gabriel Vilardi Delivers Three Assists In Tuesday's Win
Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi racked up three assists as the team defeated San Jose 4-3 on Tuesday. Two helpers came on the power play for Vilardi, who recorded his third multi-point outing in four games. The 25-year-old continues to cash in next to Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor on the first line. With him on 27 points (13 goals, 14 assists) through 33 games, Vilardi is on pace to shatter his current career high of 41 points. He could have another big night on Wednesday, with the Jets making a quick return to action against another weak team in Anaheim. The favorable matchup gives Vilardi a chance to register his second career three-game multi-point streak.
Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi (spleen, upper body) will be back in the lineup for Saturday's contest against the visiting Ottawa Senators. The 24-year-old has missed the past 15 games due to an upper-body injury while he was also diagnosed with an enlarged spleen. Vilardi has dealt with a number of injuries this season but has been productive when healthy, tallying 16 goals and 30 points across 38 games while he also has 93 shots on goal and a plus-12 rating in that time. It appears Vilardi will slot back into the top line alongside Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor on Saturday. The Jets enter the contest sitting in third place in the Central Division with a 44-23-6 record, although the Nashville Predators have moved within four points.
Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi (spleen) will be back in the lineup on Saturday against Ottawa. He's missed the entire month so far, 15 games in total, with an enlarged spleen. Vilardi's inconsistency can be infuriating for fantasy managers, but he's had a good campaign in Winnipeg with 16 goals and 30 points posted in 38 appearances. The former King will take up his usual spot on the first line on Saturday, bumping Alex Iafallo all the way down to the fourth line.
Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi has been diagnosed with an enlarged spleen and will miss at least the next five games as he did not travel with the team for their upcoming road trip that begins Saturday in Columbus. He is without a timetable to return. The 24-year-old has been out since Feb. 29 when he skated just 10:31 in a 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars. Vilardi has enjoyed a nice, but injury-shortened season with the Jets after an offseason trade from Los Angeles as he has scored 16 goals and notched 30 points along with 93 shots and a plus-12 rating across 38 games. With the acquisition of fellow right-winger Tyler Toffoli combined with Vilardi's long-term absence, it's likely the latter has lost his spot in the Jets' top six, significantly decreasing his fantasy value down the stretch.
Gabriel Vilardi Set To Miss At Least Two More Games
Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi (upper body) is out for at least the next two games. Vilardi has already missed three games due to an upper-body injury sustained last Thursday, and now he is set to miss both of the Jets games this weekend. The 24-year-old has enjoyed a breakout year when he's been healthy, notching 30 points (16 goals, 14 assists) in 38 games played. He has fit in well on Winnipeg's top line with Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele, and will likely return to that spot when he returns. He is a good add in leagues with IR spots and could make for a nice playoff stash.
Gabriel Vilardi Questionable For Saturday Following Thursday's Exit
Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi (upper body) is questionable for Saturday's fascinating matchup against Carolina. He left Thursday's contest versus Dallas early, sitting out the third period of a 4-1 loss. Jets head coach Rick Bowness said postgame that he is "concerned" about Vilardi's availability for Saturday's game. The 24-year-old forward finished Thursday's clash without a point, but he has been one of Winnipeg's most productive players in 2023-24. In 38 outings, Vilardi has collected 30 points (16 goals, 14 assists). Bowness will need to shuffle his top six if Vilardi isn't available at the weekend. Cole Perfetti could make a big jump up in the lineup from the fourth line.
Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi (undisclosed) is considered a game-time decision for Monday's clash with the Bruins. His absence could be a fresh blow for a team that remains without Mark Scheifele (lower body). Despite Scheifele's absence, Vilardi has continued to perform well on Winnipeg's first line, scoring three times in the past five games. He's had 11 goals across the entire campaign with nine assists in 26 outings. Alex Iafallo might get a chance to move into the top six on Monday if Vilardi isn't available.
Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi is feeling under the weather ahead of Tuesday's clash with the Islanders. He might have to skip the game, although head coach Rick Bowness believes Vilardi will "most likely" play. The 24-year-old has registered 10 goals and 19 points in 24 games during his first year in Winnipeg. Alex Iafallo skated in Vilardi's spot on the first line Tuesday morning and will have an opportunity to play a bigger role if Vilardi is out.
Gabriel Vilardi Continues Hot Spell With Three-Point Effort
Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi scored in a fourth consecutive game and delivered two assists as the team crushed Detroit 5-2 on Wednesday. Vilardi's four-game streak marks the longest goal-scoring run in team history since the franchise moved to Winnipeg. It took a bit of time for Vilardi to find his feet after missing six weeks with a knee injury, but he's been red-hot since last week, putting together three multi-point performances in four outings. He's had five goals and five assists overall during the stretch.
Gabriel Vilardi Puts On A Show Against Former Team
Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi exploded for a career night on Wednesday, racking up four points in a 5-2 win over the Kings. The 24-year-old was back in L.A. for the first time since the Kings traded him in the summer. Vilardi had a spectacular revenge game against his former team by posting one goal and three assists. He entered the action with only three points through his first nine appearances for Winnipeg. After sustaining a knee injury at the start of the season in another battle against the Kings, Vilardi has struggled to perform at his best, but Wednesday could be a sign of things to come, as the 24-year-old has replaced Kyle Connor (knee) on the top line.
Gabriel Vilardi Activated Off Injured Reserve, Could Play Thursday
Winnipeg Jets center Gabriel Vilardi was activated off of injured reserve on Thursday and could be available for the evening's contest against the Edmonton Oilers. The forward has missed the last 18 games after getting injured against his old team, the Los Angeles Kings, in a game back on Oct. 17. "I'm happy to be playing, it doesn't really matter, I just want to play," Vilardi told the Jets website Wednesday in regards to where he will slot back into the lineup. The 24-year-old, acquired as part of the Pierre-Luc Dubois blockbuster this past summer, has one assist in three games along with nine shots on goal and a minus-one rating. He broke out with 23 goals and 41 points across 63 games with the Kings last season.
Gabriel Vilardi Could Return Before End Of Road Trip
Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi could return to the club's lineup before the end of their current road trip through Tampa Bay, Florida, and Nashville. The 24-year-old suffered an MCL sprain in mid-October and was initially handed a four-to-six-week recovery timeline while he began skating on Nov. 9. Vilardi was part of the package that came to Winnipeg in a deal that sent center Pierre-Luc Dubois to the Los Angeles Kings. He tallied 23 goals and 41 points in 63 games as part of his best NHL season to date in the 2022-23 campaign and recorded an assist and nine shots on goal through his first three games with the Jets prior to his knee injury.
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