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Connor Hellebuyck • G • Jets

Connor Hellebuyck Stops 30 Shots On Wednesday

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck finished the season on a high note as he stopped 30 of the 31 shots he saw en route to defeating the Anaheim Ducks. This victory also secured him the William M. Jennings Trophy. In this contest, the Jets held the advantage in the shot total, but Hellebuyck was able to stand tall when called on. His lone blemish came in the third period when Troy Terry would score his 21st goal of the season. Hellebuyck will carry a four-game winning streak into the postseason. During this stretch, he has held a stellar 1.47 GAA with a .942 save percentage. During the season, the 31-year-old posted a 47-12-3 record. Fantasy managers should continue to view Hellebuyck as a top option in DFS during the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

10 hours ago

Adam Lowry • C • Jets

Adam Lowry Available Against Ducks

Winnipeg Jets center Adam Lowry (rest) is set to return to the lineup for Wednesday's regular-season finale against the Anaheim Ducks. The veteran forward was rested on Sunday against the Edmonton Oilers. Lowry has had another solid campaign with the Jets, scoring 30-plus points for a third consecutive year. He is sitting on a career-high 16 goals and 18 assists and has averaged nearly two hits per game through 72 appearances. On Wednesday, Lowry will work in his usual spot on the third line, where he will be joined by Brandon Tanev and Mason Appleton.

23 hours ago

Josh Morrissey • D • Jets

Josh Morrissey Returns To Jets Lineup Wednesday

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey (rest) will return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Anaheim Ducks. Winnipeg rested its No. 1 defenseman for Sunday's matchup with the Edmonton Oilers, but he will be back in action for the regular-season finale. Morrissey has registered a third consecutive campaign with 60-plus points, notching 14 goals and 47 assists in 79 appearances. Additionally, he has logged 110 blocks, marking his fourth consecutive season with at least 100 blocked shots. The Jets defense will also have Neal Pionk (rest) back for Wednesday's game. Ville Heinola, Haydn Fleury, and Colin Miller will be healthy scratches after playing against Edmonton.

23 hours ago

Gabriel Vilardi • RW • Jets

Gabriel Vilardi To Miss Regular-Season Finale

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.

23 hours ago

Nikolaj Ehlers • LW • Jets

Nikolaj Ehlers Considered Week-To-Week

Winnipeg Jets winger Nikolaj Ehlers (foot) is considered week-to-week. The Danish forward aggravated a previous foot injury in Saturday's shootout win against the Chicago Blackhawks. He will sit out a second consecutive game on Wednesday, when Winnipeg concludes its regular season against the Anaheim Ducks, and it's unclear when Ehlers will be ready to help the Jets again. Ehlers notched 63 points (24 goals, 39 assists) in 69 games this season. Nino Niederreiter replaced him on the second line in Sunday's matchup against the Edmonton Oilers, while Gabriel Vilardi (upper body), who has been upgraded to day-to-day, could soon also be an option for the top six.

2 days ago

Nikolaj Ehlers • LW • Jets

Nikolaj Ehlers Re-Aggravates Foot Injury

Winnipeg Jets winger Nikolaj Ehlers (foot) was limited to 9:01 of action in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. The Danish forward had to be helped off the ice after backing into an official in the second period, re-aggravating a foot injury. Ehlers returned from the injury only a couple of games ago. He was out for two games and could now miss additional time. Winnipeg returns to action on Sunday, facing the Edmonton Oilers on home ice. David Gustafsson figures to rejoin the lineup if Ehlers can't play. At the same time, Jets head coach Scott Arniel would have to shake up his second line.

4 days ago

Connor Hellebuyck • G • Jets

Connor Hellebuyck Faces Blackhawks Saturday

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will be in the crease for Saturday's matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks. This will be the first game in a back-to-back situation for the Jets, meaning we will likely see Eric Comrie between the sticks on Sunday versus the Edmonton Oilers. Hellebuyck has just broken his own franchise record with his 45th win of the season, becoming the seventh goalie in NHL history to rack up as many wins in a single campaign. He is on track to join Bernie Parent as the only goalies to put up 45 wins in a season with a sub-2.00 goals-against average. Hellebuyck has allowed 1.99 goals prior to Saturday's action, holding a 45-12-3 record with a .925 save percentage and eight shutouts.

4 days ago

Kyle Connor • LW • Jets

Kyle Connor Scores Twice In Victory Over Dallas

Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor scored twice during their 4-0 victory over the Dallas Stars on Thursday evening. Connor did all of his damage in the final frame. He scored both goals during 5-on-5 play. This was a critical victory for the Jets as they look to clinch the top spot in the Central Division. These two goals put him at the 40-goal mark for just the second time in his career. The other time he achieved this was in 2021 when he scored a career-high 47 goals. Over his last seven contests, Connor has tallied eight points, with three of them being goals. Through 79 total games this season, the 28-year-old has found the back of the net 40 times and added 54 helpers. He remains a must-start option and a top play in DFS tomorrow, facing the Chicago Blackhawks.

6 days ago

Nikolaj Ehlers • LW • Jets

Nikolaj Ehlers To Be A Game-Time Decision Thursday

Winnipeg Jets winger Nikolaj Ehlers (foot) will be a game-time decision for Thursday's matchup against the Dallas Stars. A foot injury has kept Ehlers sidelined for two games, and it remains uncertain whether he can rejoin the lineup on Thursday. The Danish forward has recorded 24 goals and 63 points in 67 games in 2024-25. David Gustafsson has re-entered the lineup in Ehlers' absence, though he provides significantly less fantasy value as a fourth-liner. The Jets have used Nino Niederreiter on the second line with Vladimir Namestnikov and Cole Perfetti, but the Swiss forward has not made an offensive impact.

7 days ago

Connor Hellebuyck • G • Jets

Connor Hellebuyck Earns Victory On Monday

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck stopped 14 of the 15 shots he saw en route to defeating the St. Louis Blues on Monday evening. This victory snapped St. Louis' incredible 12-game winning streak. The Jets dominated this contest, but Hellebuyck stood tall when called on. His lone blemish came in the second frame when Pavel Buchnevich would score his 18th goal of the campaign. This was a nice bounce-back outing for Hellebuyck as he allowed three goals in each of his previous two contests and took the loss in both of them. Before that minor skid, Hellebuyck carried a 4-0 record over his last four with a stellar 1.49 GAA and a .941 save percentage. The 31-year-old remains a high-end option in all formats during the remainder of the regular season.

Apr 8

Nikolaj Ehlers • LW • Jets

Nikolaj Ehlers A Game-Time Decision Monday

Winnipeg Jets winger Nikolaj Ehlers (foot) is a game-time decision for Monday's matchup against the St. Louis Blues. He was unavailable on Saturday against the Utah Hockey Club due to a foot injury and may have to skip another contest. However, Ehlers was on the ice for the morning skate, which suggests that he is likely to play. The Danish forward has posted his fourth 60-point campaign in 2024-25, recording 24 goals and 39 assists in 67 games. If Ehlers is ready to return, the Jets will likely scratch David Gustafsson for Monday's contest.

Apr 7

Nikolaj Ehlers • LW • Jets

Nikolaj Ehlers A Game-Time Decision Saturday

Winnipeg Jets winger Nikolaj Ehlers (lower body) is considered a game-time decision for Saturday's tilt against the Utah Hockey Club. He could not finish Thursday's contest against the Vegas Golden Knights due to a lower-body injury and missed Friday's practice. However, it appears that Ehlers is not seriously hurt and could be good to go on Saturday night. Ehlers sits third on Winnipeg's scoring charts with 63 points (24 goals, 39 assists) in 67 games. He capped off last month with his second six-game point streak of the season. David Gustafsson, who has managed six points (two goals, four assists) in 32 outings, will likely come into the lineup as Ehlers' replacement if he cannot play.

Apr 5

Luke Schenn • D • Jets

Luke Schenn A Game-Time Decision Tuesday

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Luke Schenn (undisclosed) is considered a game-time decision for Tuesday's matchup against the Los Angeles Kings. Two top dogs of the Western Conference are set to meet in L.A., but Schenn might have to sit out the action after leaving Tuesday's morning skate early for an undisclosed reason. If he is unavailable, Ville Heinola and Haydn Fleury are the options to replace Schenn in the lineup. Schenn ranks third in the league with 277 hits in 70 games. Offensively, he has notched one goal and five assists.

Apr 1

Kyle Connor • LW • Jets

Kyle Connor Expected To Be Available Friday

Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor (personal) is expected to remain in the lineup on Friday against the New Jersey Devils. He skipped practice on Thursday, creating uncertainty about his status. However, Jets head coach Scott Arniel told reporters that Connor missed practice because his wife had a baby on Wednesday. The Jets winger should be good to go for Friday's tilt and will look to end a mini scoring slump. Connor has not registered any points in back-to-back games. It has been a small blip during an otherwise highly successful campaign, as Connor has amassed 37 goals and 86 points in 72 games.

Mar 27

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.

Mar 24

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

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