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Gabriel Vilardi • RW • Jets

Gabriel Vilardi Considered Week-To-Week

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.

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Cole Perfetti • C • Jets

Cole Perfetti Tallies Goal, Assist In Victory

Winnipeg Jets left wing Cole Perfetti tallied a goal and an assist during their overtime victory over the Seattle Kraken on Sunday evening. Perfetti would find the back of the net in the opening frame during 5-on-5 play. In overtime, Perfetti would tally the primary helper to set up Dylan Samberg on the game-winning goal. This was his second two-point outing over his last three contests. Before this recent surge, the 23-year-old tallied just one point (a goal) over his last six games. Through 68 total games this season, Perfetti has enjoyed a career season. He has found the back of the 14 times and added 28 helpers, with 14 of his points coming on the power play. Fantasy managers should expect Perfetti to continue to play on the second offensive line, which makes him a solid forward in all standard leagues.

Mar 17

Nikolaj Ehlers • LW • Jets

Nikolaj Ehlers Good To Go Against Stars

Winnipeg Jets winger Nikolaj Ehlers (undisclosed) will be in the lineup on Friday against the Dallas Stars. He was initially doubtful for the contest after missing a couple of practices leading up to Friday. Ehlers plays a key role for Winnipeg and has amassed six points (three goals, three assists) over the past five games. He is the fourth-highest scorer on the squad with 57 points (21 goals, 36 assists) in as many games. On Friday, Ehlers is expected to skate in his usual spot on the second line and work with the first power-play unit. 21 of Ehlers' points this season have come with the man advantage.

Mar 14

Neal Pionk • D • Jets

Neal Pionk Viewed As Week-To-Week

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Neal Pionk (undisclosed) is viewed as week-to-week. Pionk was unable to practice on Wednesday and Thursday. Fantasy managers should expect Pionk to miss Friday's contest against the Stars and potentially Sunday's against the Kraken as well. Before his injury, Pionk was held off the scoresheet in each of his previous six contests. During this stretch, Pionk logged nine shots on goal, with nine hits and six blocked shots. Before this stretch, Pionk tallied five points over his last eight. During this stint, the 29-year-old found the back of the net two times and added three helpers. Through 66 total contests, Pionk has tallied 37 points with 11 of them coming on the power play. With Pionk sidelined, fantasy managers should expect Colin Miller to enter the starting lineup.

Mar 14

Neal Pionk • D • Jets

Neal Pionk Misses Second Straight Practice

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Neal Pionk (undisclosed) missed his second-straight practice on Thursday morning. As a result, the 29-year-old is in danger of missing Friday's contest against the Dallas Stars. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status during Friday's morning skate as he could be a game-time decision. Over his last six contests, Pionk has been held off the scoresheet and logged just nine shots on goal with six blocks. Before this offensive slump, Pionk tallied five points (two goals) over eight games while averaging 2.65 shots on goal per game. Through 66 total games this season, Pionk has scored nine goals and added 28 helpers. Fantasy managers should expect Colin Miller to enter the starting lineup and for Luke Schenn to have an uptick in ice time.

Mar 13

Nikolaj Ehlers • LW • Jets

Nikolaj Ehlers Does Not Practice On Thursday

Winnipeg Jets left wing Nikolaj Ehlers (undisclosed) was not present during Thursday's practice. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next contest on Friday evening against the Dallas Stars. The 29-year-old was also not available to practice on Wednesday, which puts his availability in doubt. Before this injury, Ehlers tallied six points (three goals) over his last five contests. Through 57 total contests this season, the former ninth-overall selection has found the back of the net 21 times and added 36 helpers. Ehlers has tallied 21 of his points on the power-play and added 31 hits, 25 blocks, and 148 shots on goal. If the 29-year-old were to be held out of action on Friday evening, fantasy managers should expect Nino Niederreiter to move up to the second forward line.

Mar 13

Connor Hellebuyck • G • Jets

Connor Hellebuyck Taking On Hurricanes Sunday

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is set to make his 49th start of the season in Sunday's matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes. After beginning the month with back-to-back losses, Hellebuyck returned to form on Friday with a stellar performance against the New Jersey Devils, stopping 22 of 23 shots in a decisive 6-1 road victory. On Sunday, he will look to improve an impressive 37-8-3 record. He boasts a 1.99 goals-against average and a .927 save percentage. Winnipeg's American netminder has been hot throughout the season but faces a tough challenge on Sunday, as Carolina holds one of the best home records in the league at 24-7-1.

Mar 9

Nikolaj Ehlers • LW • Jets

Nikolaj Ehlers Tallies Three Points On Friday

Winnipeg Jets left wing Nikolaj Ehlers tallied three points during their 6-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Friday evening. Ehlers tallied two points in the second frame. He tallied the primary assist on Josh Morrissey's power-play goal and then would find the back of the net himself, during 5-on-5 play. In the third period, Ehlers would tack on the secondary assist on Cole Perfetti's 13th goal of the campaign. This outing extended his point streak to three games. Over his previous nine contests, Ehlers has tallied nine points (five goals) with three of his points coming on the man advantage. During this stretch, he has averaged 3.1 shots on goal per game. Overall, the 29-year-old is on pace to smash his previous career-high as he has tallied 56 points in 55 games.

Mar 8

Brandon Tanev • LW • Jets

Brandon Tanev Rejoins Jets At Trade Deadline

Veteran winger Brandon Tanev will finish the season with the Winnipeg Jets after being acquired from the Seattle Kraken for a second-round draft pick. It's a special move for Tanev, who started his NHL career with the Jets in 2016. The gritty forward initially left Winnipeg in 2019 to join the Pittsburgh Penguins, and he landed in Seattle as a 2021 NHL Expansion Draft selection. This season with the Kraken, Tanev recorded 17 points (nine goals, eight assists), 85 shots, 91 blocks, and 122 hits in 60 games. Fantasy managers can expect to see similar production from him in Winnipeg as he is poised to remain a bottom-six player.

Mar 7

Luke Schenn • D • Jets

Luke Schenn Traded To Winnipeg

The Winnipeg Jets have acquired defenseman Luke Schenn from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for a second- and a fourth-round selection. Schenn was traded to Pittsburgh earlier this week in a package that sent forward Michael Bunting to Nashville. Schenn will now move to the top team in the Central Division. Through 61 games in Nashville this season, Schenn has tallied just five points (four helpers) but holds value in formats that reward hits and blocked shots. The 35-year-old has logged an impressive 228 hits (3.7 hits) with 76 blocked shots. Schenn has added 41 penalty minutes with a -9 rating. Schenn has tallied career-high 22 points during three seasons of his 17-season NHL career. Fantasy managers should not expect Schenn to carry much offensive upside in Winnipeg but he should continue to produce a high amount of hits and blocked shots.

Mar 7

Brandon Tanev • LW • Jets

Brandon Tanev Will Not Play On Thursday

Seattle Kraken winger Brandon Tanev (roster management) will not be in the lineup on Thursday against the Nashville Predators. The 33-year-old is a trade piece for the Kraken and might be moved before Friday's trade deadline. Tanev should attract considerable interest as a hard-working grinder who can also contribute offensively. He has recorded nine goals and 17 points in 60 games this season. Seattle has just traded Yanni Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand to the Tampa Bay Lightning, meaning the attacking group will look very different against the Predators. Jordan Eberle appears set to return to the top six, while newly acquired Michael Eyssimont is expected to make his debut as a fourth-liner.

Mar 6

Kyle Connor • LW • Jets

Kyle Connor Scores Goal No. 31 On Wednesday

Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor tallied two points during their 4-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday evening. Connor found the back of the net for the 31st time this season in the second period. He beat Ottawa netminder Linus Ullmark on a wrist shot. Then, later in the final frame, Connor would add the primary helper on Mark Scheifele's empty-netter. He also logged two shots on goal with one hit and a +2 rating during this game. This outing also extended his point streak to four games. During this stretch, he has tallied six points (five helpers) with a +5 rating. Over his last nine games, the 28-year-old has found the back of the net five times and added eight helpers. Connor remains a must-start player in all formats and will look to stay hot on Thursday evening against the Nashville Predators.

Feb 27

Connor Hellebuyck • G • Jets

Connor Hellebuyck Sharp On Wednesday

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck stopped 24 of the 25 shots he faced en route to defeating the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday evening. The Jets had a significant advantage in the shot total, but Hellebuyck was able to stand up when called on. His lone blemish came in the second frame when Thomas Chabot beat him with a wrist shot. This outing extended the team's record to an incredible 11 games and Hellebuyck's win record to eight games. During this eight-game stretch, the 31-year-old has held a strong .922 save percentage with a 1.99 GAA. He has only allowed three or more goals in two of these contests and allowed one or less in three. Fantasy managers should expect Eric Comrie to get the nod on the back-to-back contest on Thursday night, which sets up Hellebuyck to face the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday evening.

Feb 27

Connor Hellebuyck • G • Jets

Connor Hellebuyck Starts Against Senators Wednesday

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will be in the crease for Wednesday's tilt against the Ottawa Senators. Hellebuyck will look to extend his season-best winning streak to eight games. The 31-year-old has performed exceptionally well throughout the campaign, posting a 35-7-1 record while allowing 2.04 goals. He has logged a .925 save percentage with six shutouts. Another winning effort is expected from Hellebuyck on Wednesday, as the Senators are on a four-game skid and lack firepower due to injuries. Hellebuyck saved 33 of 35 shots when these teams had their first meeting of the season, helping the Jets grab a 4-2 victory.

Feb 26

Mark Scheifele • C • Jets

Mark Scheifele Scores Game-Winner On Monday

Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele found the back of the net during their victory over the San Jose Sharks on Monday evening. Scheifele played the hero as he beat San Jose goaltender Vitek Vaneck on a backhand in overtime to clinch the victory. During this game, Scheifele tallied four hits, one block, and one shot on goal. This outing also extended his point streak to three games. Over his previous eight contests, Scheifele has found the back of the net five times and added six helpers. Across 58 contests, the 31-year-old has scored 32 goals and added 33 helpers. He has held a +7 rating with 51 hits and 46 blocks and has averaged 2.2 shots on goal per game. Fantasy managers should continue to view Scheifele as a must-start player in all formats.

Feb 25

Josh Morrissey • D • Jets

Josh Morrissey Available On Monday

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey (illness) will be back in action on Monday against the San Jose Sharks. After falling sick, Morrissey missed Thursday's 4 Nations Face-Off final and was also unavailable as Winnipeg continued its season on Saturday against the St. Louis Blues. However, Morrissey has been cleared for action on Monday, replacing Ville Heinola in the lineup. Morrissey is tied sixth among all blue-liners in scoring, boasting 46 points (seven goals, 36 assists) through 56 appearances. However, the 29-year-old has gone scoreless in back-to-back games with the Jets and didn't register any points in three 4 Nations Face-Off outings with Team Canada.

Feb 24

Connor Hellebuyck • G • Jets

Connor Hellebuyck Returns To Action

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (rest) will return to action in Monday's matchup against the San Jose Sharks. After helping Team USA reach the final of the 4 Nations Face-Off, Hellebuyck was rested when the Jets continued their season on Saturday against the St. Louis Blues. It has been a remarkable year for Hellebuyck, who leads the league in several goalie categories. He holds a 34-7-2 record with six shutouts, having posted a 2.07 goals-against average and a .925 save percentage. Leading up to Monday's game, Hellebuyck has gone 10-1-0 in his last 11 starts with the Jets.

Feb 24

Kyle Connor • LW • Jets

Kyle Connor Scratched On Thursday

Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor will miss Thursday's 4 Nations Face-Off finale against Canada as a healthy scratch. Connor exits the Team USA lineup after struggling to make an impact in the first three games. He tallied one assist with one shot on goal. Chris Kreider of the New York Rangers will play instead of Connor on the fourth line with fellow Ranger Vincent Trocheck and New York Islanders forward Brock Nelson.

Feb 21

Josh Morrissey • D • Jets

Josh Morrissey Will Not Play On Thursday

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey (illness) will miss Thursday's 4 Nations Face-Off finale against Team USA. According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, Morrissey is battling an illness. The Canadians lost Shea Theodore (upper body) early in the tournament, and Morrissey's absence is another setback for the blue line. Thomas Harley of the Dallas Stars will join the lineup as Morrissey's replacement, marking his second appearance in the 4 Nations Face-Off. Harley also played in Saturday's matchup against the U.S. He went scoreless in 18:17 of play, finishing with two shots on goal, three blocked shots, one hit, and a minus-one rating.

Feb 21

Adam Lowry • C • Jets

Adam Lowry Set To Return On Saturday

Winnipeg Jets center Adam Lowry (upper body) is set to return to action on Saturday to face the St. Louis Blues. Lowry has been on the injured reserve and missed their previous eight contests. Prior to the injury, Lowry tallied four points over his last seven contests. During this stretch, he logged 11 hits, seven blocks, and a +4 rating. Overall, the 31-year-old has found the back of the net 11 times and added 15 helpers across 48 total games. He has held a +17 rating and totaled 88 hits and 41 blocked shots. He is on pace to smash the previous career highs he set during the 2022 campaign, where he tallied 13 goals and 23 helpers. When he returns on Saturday, fantasy managers should expect him to play on the third unit alongside Mason Appleton and Nino Niederreiter.

Feb 20

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