Winnipeg Jets News

Kupari (concussion) had a setback and is now considered day-to-day.

Kupari returned from a concussion in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Washington Capitals, playing only 5:44 time-on-ice, and will be sidelined again after having a setback. The 25-year-old Kupari is averaging 10:16 time-on-ice and has eight points (5G / 3A) in 59 games this season.

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Hellebucyk will start vs. New Jersey on Friday.

The Jets have won five of their last seven (5-2-0) and will turn to Hellebuyck between the pipes on Friday against the New Jersey Devils. The 31-year-old Hellebuyck was solid in his previous outing, saving 27 of 29 shots (.931 SV%) in a 3-2 overtime win over the Washington Capitals. He has an excellent 2.06 GAA and .924 SV% in 55 games this season (41-10-3). The Jets enter Friday's contest as -185 home favorites against a Devils squad that has lost three of their last four (1-2-1).

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Hellebuyck will start against the Capitals on Tuesday.

The Jets are coming off a disappointing 5-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. They will have Hellebuyck tending the twine on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals in a battle between the top two teams in the Eastern and Western Conference. The 31-year-old Hellebuyck was serviceable in his most recent outing, saving 21 of 24 shots (.875 SV%) in a 4-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers. He has a 2.06 GAA and .924 SV% in 54 games this season (40-10-3). The Jets enter Tuesday's contest as -142 home favorites against a Capitals team riding a four-game winning streak.

Connor Hellebuyck
Hellebuyck is expected to start vs. Washington on Tuesday.

The Jets are coming off a disappointing 5-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. They will likely have Hellebuyck tending the twine on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals in a battle between the top two teams in the Eastern and Western Conference. The 31-year-old Hellebuyck was serviceable in his most recent outing, saving 21 of 24 shots (.875 SV%) in a 4-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers. He has a 2.06 GAA and .924 SV% in 54 games this season (40-10-3). The Jets enter Tuesday's contest as -142 home favorites against a Capitals team riding a four-game winning streak.

Connor Hellebuyck
Vilardi is out week-to-week with an upper-body injury.

Vilardi did not practice on Monday and will be sidelined week-to-week due to an upper-body injury. The 25-year-old Vilardi was having a tremendous season for the Jets, scoring 61 points (27G / 34A) in 71 games, and will be sorely missed during his absence. At practice on Monday, Alex Iafallo was promoted to a role on the Jets' top powerplay unit.

Gabriel Vilardi
Hellebuyck will start in Edmonton on Thursday.

The Jets are coming off a disappointing 6-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks when Hellebuyck allowed five goals on 21 shots (.762 SV%). Hellebuyck will return to the crease on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers, looking to build on a terrific 2.05 GAA and .924 SV% through 53 games this season (39-10-3). The Jets enter Thursday's contest as slight +104 road underdogs against an Oilers club outscoring their opposition 12-3 during a three-game winning streak.

Connor Hellebuyck
Hellebuyck is expected to start in Edmonton on Thursday.

The Jets are coming off a disappointing 6-2 loss to the Vancouver Canucks when Hellebuyck allowed five goals on 21 shots (.762 SV%). Hellebuyck will likely return to the crease on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers, looking to build on a terrific 2.05 GAA and .924 SV% through 53 games this season (39-10-3). The Jets enter Thursday's contest as slight +104 road underdogs against an Oilers club outscoring their opposition 12-3 during a three-game winning streak.

Connor Hellebuyck
Hellebuyck will start in Vancouver on Tuesday.

The Jets are riding a four-game winning streak, running away with first place in the Central Division, and will turn to Hellebuyck between the pipes on Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks. Hellebuyck was excellent in his last start, saving 24 of 25 shots (.960 SV%) and losing his shutout bid late in the third period in a 4-1 win over the Dallas Stars. The 31-year-old goalie has a spectacular 1.99 GAA and .927 SV% in 52 games this season (39-9-3). The Jets enter Tuesday's contest as -160 road favorites against a Canucks squad that has lost three of their last five (2-3-0).

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Pionk (undisclosed) is out vs. Dallas on Friday and is considered week-to-week.

Pionk played a season-low 16:18 time-on-ice in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the New York Rangers and will be sidelined week-to-week due to an undisclosed injury. The 29-year-old Pionk was having an impressive season on the Jets' blueline, averaging 22:09 time-on-ice, recording 37 points (9G / 28A) and 109 hits in 66 games.

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Ehlers (undisclosed) will play on Friday vs. Dallas after missing the Jets' previous two skates.

Ehlers has been tending to an undisclosed ailment, missing the Jets' previous two practices, but will be in the lineup on Friday against the Dallas Stars. The 29-year-old Ehlers is averaging 15:54 time-on-ice and has 57 points (21G / 36A) in 57 games this season. He has never finished a season with a point-per-game pace.

Nikolaj Ehlers
Hellebuyck will start vs. Dallas on Friday.

The Jets will turn to Hellebuyck between the pipes on Friday in a heated matchup between the top two teams in the Central Division. As he has against most teams this season, Hellebuyck has been tremendous in two games against the Dallas Stars this season (1-1-0), posting an excellent 1.52 GAA and .952 SV%. The 31-year-old goalie has a 1.99 GAA and .927 SV% in 50 games this season (38-9-3). The Jets enter Friday's contest as -133 home favorites against a Stars team that has scored four or more goals in 10 of their last 11 games (8-2-1).

Connor Hellebuyck
Hellebuyck will start vs. New York on Tuesday.

The Jets have lost four of their last six (2-3-1) and will look to return to consistency with Hellebuyck tending the twine on Tuesday against the New York Rangers. The 31-year-old Hellebuyck has a 2.01 GAA, .926 SV%, and six shutouts in 49 games this season (37-9-3). He has 2.11 GAA and .921 SV% in his last eight games (5-2-1). The Jets enter Tuesday's contest as -189 home favorites against a Rangers squad coming off a disappointing 7-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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