Morrissey did not play for Canada in Thursday's 3-2 win over USA at the 4-Nations Face Off and will remain sidelined due to an illness when Winnipeg return to action on Saturday against the St. Louis Blues. The 29-year-old Morrissey has 46 points (7G / 39A) in 56 games this season. Expect Neal Pionk to quarterback Winnipeg's top powerplay unit in Morrissey's absence.
Morrissey scored a goal in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Nashville Predators but was limited to only 12:24 time-on-ice, exiting the contest with a lower-body injury. The 29-year-old Morrissey is amid another productive season with the Jets, scoring 38 points (5G / 33A) in 42 games.
Morrissey scored a goal in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Nashville Predators but was limited to only 12:24 time-on-ice, exiting the contest with a lower-body injury. The 29-year-old Morrissey is amid another productive season with the Jets, scoring 38 points (5G / 33A) in 42 games. He has not been ruled out of Friday's game against the Los Angeles Kings.
Morrissey scored a goal in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Nashville Predators but was limited to only 12:24 time-on-ice, exiting the contest with a lower-body injury. The 29-year-old Morrissey is amid another productive season with the Jets, scoring 38 points (5G / 33A) in 42 games. An update on Morrissey should be provided before the Jets return to action on Friday against the Los Angeles Kings.
With the Jets locked into a first-round matchup with the Colorado Avalanche, they will sit a number of players in their season finale. Morrissey, who will be replaced by Colin Miller on Thursday, finishes the season with 69 points (10G / 59A) in 81 games. Over the last two seasons, Morrisey is tied with Adam Fox for fourth in points (145) among defensemen.
Morrissey exited the Jets' last games with only 7:17 time-on-ice after blocking a shot but appears to be on the mend for a quick recovery after participating at practice on Friday. If Morrissey is unable to play on Saturday, the Jets' next game is not for another nine days. Neal Pionk replaced Morrissey on the top powerplay unit after Morrissey left the game.
Morrissey exited the Jets' last games with only 7:17 time-on-ice after blocking a shot but appears to be on the mend for a quick recovery after participating at practice on Friday. The Jets' next game is on Saturday, followed by a nine-day break. Neal Pionk replaced Morrissey on the top powerplay unit after Morrissey left the game.
Morrissey blocked a shot late in the first period of Wednesday's game and did not return. We should expect to receive an update on the injury following the conclusion of Wednesday's game.
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.
Morrissey finishes his impressive 2022-23 breakout campaign with 16 goals, 76 points, 172 SOG, 41 PIMs and a +2 plus/minus through 78 games this season as he will not play Thursday in game 82 for the Jets due to rest-related purposes.
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.
Morrissey suffered an undisclosed injury in the second period of Saturday's overtime win in Florida, and head coach Rick Bowness does not expect to see him on Sunday. Look for Dylan Samberg to draw into the lineup to replace him.
Morrissey will not be available for Tuesday's game vs. the Panthers, so Ville Heinola has been promoted to the active roster and should replace him.
