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.
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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.
Morrissey has missed the last four games with an upper-body injury but will play tonight vs. the Sabres. Morrissey, who has 29 points (5G / 24A) in 61 games this season, will skate on the top-pair with Dylan DeMelo and second power-play unit.
Morrissey will miss his second straight game with an upper-body injury and is being listed as day-to-day. Morrissey is still with the team but will get re-evaluated when the team returns to Winnipeg after Tuesday's game.
Morrissey missed Saturday’s game against the Islanders with an upper-body injury and was held out of Tuesday’s game for “precautionary reasons.” Morrissey has played 26:01 ATOI in his first two games as the team’s No.1 defenseman and will be back on the top-pair and top PP tonight.
Morrissey missed Sunday’s game with an upper-body injury and will miss Tuesday’s game despite taking part in practice on Monday. The Jets are also without Dmitry Kulikov (personal), so Sami Niku and Nelson Nogier were recalled from Manitoba (AHL). Morrissey should be back in vs. the Wild on Thursday.