Jets' newcomer Vilardi will miss approximately four to six weeks after suffering an injury (sprained MCL) in Tuesday's matchup against the Los Angeles Kings. In three games this season, Vilardi was seeing time on the top line and top powerplay unit, recording one assist and nine shots on goal. The loss is a sizeable one for the Jets, who will likely turn to Mason Appleton and Alex Iafallo for an increase in playing time.
Jets' newcomer Vilardi will miss approximately four to six weeks after suffering an injury yesterday (sprained MCL) in a matchup against the Los Angeles Kings. In three games this season, Vilardi was seeing time on the top line and top powerplay unit, recording one assist and nine shots on goal. The loss is a sizeable one for the Jets, who will likely turn to Mason Appleton and Alex Iafallo for an increase in playing time.
Vilardi suffered what the Jets are calling a lower-body injury after falling awkwardly following a hit from the Kings Blake Lizotte. Vilardi scored 23 goals and added 18 assists in 63 games with the Kings last season before heading to Winnipeg as part of the trade that sent Pierre-Luc Dubois to Los Angeles. The 24-year-old Vilardi had impressed in his first two games as a Jet, registering one assist and nine shots on goal.
Scheifele left Game 4 Monday after just three shifts and 1:40 TOI due to an undisclosed injury and will not play in Game 5 on Thursday. The 30-year-old has struggled to produce this offseason, with a goal, 10 SOG, four PIMs and a -1 plus/minus through four games.
Scheifele left Game 4 Monday after just three shifts and 1:40 TOI due to an undiclosed injury and will be a game-time decision for Game 5 on Tuesday. The 30-year-old has struggled to produce this offseason, with a goal, 10 SOG, four PIMs and a -1 plus/minus through four games.
Morrissey was forced to leave Game 3 after just two shifts and 1:14 TOI due to a lower-body injury after throwing a hit and will miss at least the rest of the Jets' first round series. It is a massive loss for the Jets as Morrissey finished the regular season second among all NHL defensemen in points (76 Pts in 78 GP) and had an assist through three games in the 2022-23 playoffs so far.
Vilardi has been out since March 26th due to an undisclosed injury and did not suit up for Game 1 vs. Edmonton but says he feels healthy and ready to rejoin the Kings for game 2 Wednesday. The 23-year-old enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2022-23, with his 23 goals, 41 points, 122 SOG, 18 PIMs and +10 plus/minus through 63 games prior to the injury.
Vilardi has been out since March 26th due to an undisclosed injury and is not expected to suit up for Game 1 vs. Edmonton even though he skated in practice Monday. The 23-year-old enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2022-23, with his 23 goals, 41 points, 122 SOG, 18 PIMs and +10 plus/minus through 63 games prior to the injury.
Toews has not played since January 28th due to personal reasons and will draw back into the Blackhawks' lineup Saturday vs. New Jersey. The 34-year-old has 14 goals, 28 points, 70 SOG, 37 PIMs and a -24 plus/minus through 46 games this season.
Vilardi has 23 goals, 18 assists, 122 SOG, 18 PIMs and a +10 plus/minus through 63 games this season but will not play Tuesday vs. Calgary due to an upper-body injury. The 23-year-old is considered day-to-day with his most recent injury.
Vilardi was hurt in the Kings' last game but head coach Todd McLellan believes he'll be an option on Saturday. Vilardi skated in his usual spot with Alex Iafallo and Blake Lizotte in Friday's practice, a good sign that he'll play vs. the Jets.
Morrissey has missed the Jets' previous two games due to a lower-body injury but will draw back into the lineup Thursday vs. Boston. The 27-year-old is enjoying a breakout season, with 15 goals, 67 points, 140 SOG, 33 PIMs and a -1 plus/minus through 66 games played prior to the injury.
Morrissey left the Jets' previous game vs. Florida after just 16:40 TOI and will be a game-time decision Tuesday as Winnipeg takes on Carolina. The 27-year-old is enjoying a breakout season with 15 goals, 67 points, 140 SOG and 33 PIMs through 66 games this season.
