With Haydn Fleury returning from a lower-body injury, Miller will be the odd man out of the lineup to accommodate his return. The 32-year-old Miller is averaging 14:03 time-on-ice and has nine points (2G / 7A) in 36 games this season.
Colin Miller will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday against the Colorado Avalanche, allowing Fleury to return from a multi-week absence. The 28-year-old Fleury is averaging 17:14 time-on-ice and has six points (0G / 6A) in 25 games this season.
The Jets' three-game winning streak snapped in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Calgary Flames, and they will attempt to return to the win column on Monday, reverting to Hellebuyck between the pipes. Hellebuyck was excellent in his previous outing, saving 17 of 18 shots (.944 SV%) in a 2-1 win over the Seattle Kraken. He is a near-unanimous favorite for the Vezina trophy, boasting an immaculate 1.97 GAA and .929 SV% in 36 games (28-6-2). The Jets enter Monday's contest as -170 road favorites against the Utah Hockey Club, coming off a 4-2 win against the St. Louis Blues.
Tanev is battling an undisclosed ailment but will be ready to play on Monday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 33-year-old Tanev is averaging 14:22 time-on-ice, recording 15 points (8G / 7A), 78 blocks, and 99 hits in 45 games this season.
Namestnikov has been sidelined over a week due to a lower-body injury but will re-enter the lineup on Monday against the Utah Hockey Club. The 32-year-old Namestnikov is averaging 14:38 time-on-ice and has 20 points (9G / 11A) in 43 games this season.
Tanev is battling an undisclosed ailment and his status for Monday's game against the Winnipeg Jets is up in the air. The 33-year-old Tanev is averaging 14:22 time-on-ice, recording 15 points (8G / 7A), 78 blocks, and 99 hits in 45 games this season.
The Jets' three-game winning streak snapped in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Calgary Flames, and they will attempt to return to the win column on Monday, reverting to Hellebuyck between the pipes. Hellebuyck was excellent in his previous outing, saving 17 of 18 shots (.944 SV%) in a 2-1 win over the Seattle Kraken. He is a near-unanimous favorite for the Vezina trophy, boasting an immaculate 1.97 GAA and .929 SV% in 36 games (28-6-2). The Jets enter Monday's contest as -170 road favorites against the Utah Hockey Club, coming off a 4-2 win against the St. Louis Blues.
Despite it initially being reported that Connor Hellebuyck was in the starter's crease, it looks like Comrie will face the Flames on Saturday. Comrie has lost seven straight games (0-6-1) with a 3.06 GAA and .900 SV%. Calgary is 7-10-4 on the road and average the second-fewest road goals per game (2.3) in the NHL.
Fleury has not played since suffering a lower-body injury on December 23rd, missing 10 straight games, but could return to the lineup on Saturday against the Calgary Flames. The 28-year-old Fleury is averaging 17:14 time-on-ice, scoring six points (0G / 6A) in 25 games.
Miller has not played since taking a puck to the throat on January 5th, being diagnosed with a fractured larynx, but could return to the lineup on Saturday against the Calgary Flames. The 32-year-old Miller was averaging 13:58 time-on-ice and had eight points (2G / 6A) in 34 games before his injury.
The Jets have outscored their opposition 9-1 during a two-game winning streak and will roll with Hellebucyk between the pipes on Thursday against the Seattle Kraken. Hellebuyck has been tremendous all season and is essentially a shoo-in for the Vezina trophy at the midway point of the season, posting an immaculate 1.99 GAA, .929 SV%, and six shutouts in 35 games (27-6-2). The Jets enter Thursday's contest as sizeable -206 home favorites against a Kraken team coming off a 4-2 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Tanev was a late scratch on Thursday, with the team not announcing his absence prior to warmups. Tanev has eight goals and seven assists in 44 games this season.
The Jets have outscored their opposition 9-1 during a two-game winning streak and will likely roll with Hellebucyk between the pipes on Thursday against the Seattle Kraken. Hellebuyck has been tremendous all season and is essentially a shoo-in for the Vezina trophy at the midway point of the season, posting an immaculate 1.99 GAA, .929 SV%, and six shutouts in 35 games (27-6-2). The Jets enter Thursday's contest as sizeable -206 home favorites against a Kraken team coming off a 4-2 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
DeMelo has been a regular in Winnipeg's lineup the past two weeks, averaging 15:21 time-on-ice in six games. The 26-year-old defenseman has been loaned to the Manitoba Moose (AHL), as Haydn Fleury and Colin Miller are both nearing returns from injuries.
