With the Jets resting several regulars in their final game of the season before the start of the playoffs, Gustafsson will draw back into the lineup. Gustafsson has played two of the last three for the Jets, scoring three points (1G / 2A) in those games.
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Lambert was the 30th overall pick of the Jets in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft and has yet to play an NHL game. In 63 games with the Manitoba Moose (AHL), Lambert has 54 points (20G / 34A).
Chibrikov was the 50th overall pick of the Jets in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft and has yet to play an NHL game. He has 46 points (17G / 29A) in 69 games with the Manitoba Moose (AHL).
Ford is an undrafted 23-year-old from Rhode Island who has yet to play an NHL game. In 70 games with the Manitoba Moose (AHL) this season, Ford has 39 points (17G / 22A).
Barron played only 2:23 time-on-ice before exiting Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Seattle Kraken due to a lower-body injury. The 25-year-old Barron has 18 points (11G / 7A) and 119 hits in 80 games this season.
Coghlan made his season debut with the Hurricanes in their final game of the season, playing 17:59 time-on-ice. The 26-year-old Coghlan has 41 points (16G / 25A) in 59 games with the Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL).
Coghlan has yet to crack the Hurricanes lineup this season but will get the chance tonight after being recalled earlier today. The 26-year-old Coghlan has 41 points (16G / 25A) in 59 games with the Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL).
Niederreiter received several stitches in his leg after a game on April 1st and has missed the last five games since. The 31-year-old Niederreiter has struggled offensively lately, scoring zero points in his last 13 games.
Coghlan has yet to crack the Hurricanes roster this season but could get the chance after being recalled on Tuesday. The 26-year-old Coghlan has 41 points (16G / 25A) in 59 games with the Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL).
After several months of Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen owning the Sabres crease, Comrie will get an opportunity on Monday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Comrie has struggled when called upon this season, posting a 3.91 GAA and .864 SV% through nine games (1-7-0). The Sabres enter action as +152 road underdogs.
The Jets can clinch home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs with a victory over the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday and will turn to Hellebuyck between the pipes. Hellebuyck has won four straight, allowing three or fewer goals in each and is coming off a 30-save performance in a 7-0 victory over the Colorado Avalanche for his fifth shutout of the season. The Jets enter action as -220 home favourites.
Niederreiter received several stitches in his leg after a game on April 1st and has missed the last five games since. The 31-year-old Niederreiter has struggled offensively lately, scoring zero points in his last 13 games.
Mark Jankowski and Jaret Anderson-Dolan will both be healthy scratches on Monday, allowing Colton Sissons and Cole Smith to re-enter the lineup. Anderson-Dolan has four points (1G / 3A) in 31 games this season.
After several months of Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen owning the Sabres crease, Comrie will likely get an opportunity on Monday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Comrie has struggled when called upon this season, posting a 3.91 GAA and .864 SV% through nine games (1-7-0). The Sabres enter action as +152 road underdogs.
David Gustafsson will replace Perfetti in the Jets' lineup on Thursday. The 22-year-old Perfetti has been a regular for the Jets this season, scoring 36 points (17G / 19A) in 70 games.
Cole Perfetti will be a healthy scratch on Thursday, allowing Gustafsson to return to the lineup. Gustafsson last played on March 28th and has four points (2G / 2A) in 36 games this season.
After losing six straight, the Jets are riding a three-game winning streak and will turn to Hellebuyck between the pipes for the third straight time. Hellebuyck has been solid lately, allowing two goals in his last two contests (2-0-0), including a 25-save outing (.926 SV%) in his most recent contest, a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild. The Jets enter action on Tuesday as slight -102 road underdogs against the Nashville Predators.