Morrissey was a full participant at practice on Saturday and originally believed to be an option for Sunday's game, but he remained out for a 14th straight game. That said, he continued on the same routine at practice on Monday, suggesting he may be targeting a return on Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils.
The Jets have struggled in recent weeks, highlighted by poor performances between the pipes following the departure of Connor Hellebuyck, but are hoping to build off a heroic come-from-behind win. On Tuesday, the Jets trailed the Montreal Canadiens 4-0 with fewer than 3 minutes remaining and went on to win 5-4 in overtime, with Skinner saving 18 of 22 shots (.818 SV%). The 28-year-old goalie has a 3.41 GAA and .882 SV% in 11 games this season (4-4-3). The Jets enter Thursday's game as -198 home favourites against a Vancouver Canucks team on a three-game losing streak (0-3-0).
The Jets have struggled in recent weeks, highlighted by poor performances between the pipes following the departure of Connor Hellebuyck, but are hoping to build off a heroic come-from-behind win. On Tuesday, the Jets trailed the Montreal Canadiens 4-0 with fewer than 3 minutes remaining and went on to win 5-4 in overtime, with Skinner saving 18 of 22 shots (.818 SV%). The 28-year-old goalie has a 3.41 GAA and .882 SV% in 11 games this season (4-4-3). The Jets enter Thursday's game as -198 home favourites against a Vancouver Canucks team on a three-game losing streak (0-3-0).
Lambert was drafted 30th overall in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, but has had trouble being effective at the NHL level. The 22-year-old Finnish forward has one assist in 11 games this season.
Mercer tweaked a lingering upper-body issue in Winnipeg's previous game, and did not practice on Monday, but will play on Tuesday. The 25-year-old forward has two assists (0G / 2A) in five games since joining the Jets via trade earlier this season.
Koepke has been battling an undisclosed injury, but was a full participant at practice on Monday. The 28-year-old forward is averaging 9:44 time-on-ice and has one goal in 11 games this season.
Morrissey has not played since suffering an upper-body injury nearly four weeks ago. He is accompanying the Jets on their four-game road trip, but he is not expected to be a lineup-option until the weekend. The 31-year-old Morrissey has become a reliable point-producing defenseman and power-play quarterback in recent seasons, a role he should be able to return to when he is ready to suit up.
Mercer tweaked a lingering upper-body issue in Winnipeg's previous game, and did not practice on Monday. The 25-year-old forward has two assists (0G / 2A) in five games since joining the Jets via trade earlier this season.
Morrissey has not played since suffering an upper-body injury nearly four weeks ago. He is accompanying the Jets on their four-game road trip, and he practiced in a non-contact jersey on Monday, but it is unclear when he might return to the lineup. The 31-year-old Morrissey has become a reliable point-producing defenseman and power-play quarterback in recent seasons, a role he should be able to return to when he is ready to suit up.