Vilardi has not played since late March but will likely make his 2024-25 postseason debut on Wednesday in Game 5 against the St. Louis Blues. The Jets have lost two straight, evening their series at 2-2, and will rely on Vilardi to provide some much-needed offense. The 25-year-old Vilardi was having a tremendous season for the Jets before his injury, scoring 61 points (27G / 34A) in 71 games.
Up 2-0 in the first-round series against the St. Louis Blues, the Jets are taking a cautious approach with returning Vilardi to the lineup. Vilardi appears to be nearing a return but without a rush to insert him into to the lineup, the Jets will likely wait until Vilardi returns to 100% health before proceeding with full-contact practices. The 25-year-old Vilardi was having a tremendous season for the Jets before his injury, scoring 61 points (27G / 34A) in 71 games.
Up 2-0 in the first-round series against the St. Louis Blues, the Jets likely will not insert Vilardi into the lineup until he is fully healed. Given his up-in-the-air status for Game 3, Vilardi's health is likely near perfect as his return to the lineup seems to be on the imminent horizon. The 25-year-old Vilardi was having a tremendous season for the Jets before his injury, scoring 61 points (27G / 34A) in 71 games.
Vilardi has not played since late March but could be nearing a return to the lineup, an encouraging sign for a Jets team that announced earlier today that Nikolaj Ehlers (undisclosed) will be out week-to-week. The 25-year-old Vilardi was having a tremendous season for the Jets before his injury, scoring 61 points (27G / 34A) in 71 games.
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.
Vilardi has missed the Jets' last 15 games due to an upper-body injury but looks just about ready to return on Saturday vs. Ottawa after taking full part in practice Friday (including powerplay). The 24-year-old's return could not come at a better time as Winnipeg finds themselves in the midst of a season-worst five-game losing streak. When healthy, Vilardi is extremely effective as he has 16 goals and 30 points in 38 games played this season.
Vilardi expected to return to the lineup shortly after battling an upper-body injury but his timeline has taken an unexpected setback after being diagnosed with an enlarged spleen that will keep him out indefinitely. Any prolonged absence for Vilardi will be a sizeable blow to the Jets' offence as the 24-year-old Vilardi has been productive lately, scoring 10 points (5G / 5A) in his last seven games.
Vilardi exited last Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars in the second period with an upper-body injury and will return to practice on Monday. The 24-year-old Vilardi had been productive lately, scoring 10 points (5G / 5A) in his last seven games before his injury.
Vilardi exited last Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars in the second period with an upper-body injury and will miss at least two more games. The 24-year-old Vilardi had been productive lately, scoring 10 points (5G / 5A) in his last seven games before his injury.
Vilardi exited last Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars in the second period with an upper-body injury and will miss a third straight game on Tuesday. The 24-year-old Vilardi had been productive lately, scoring 10 points (5G / 5A) in his last seven games.
Vilardi exited Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars in the second period with an upper-body injury and did not participate in practice on Friday. The 24-year-old Vilardi has been productive lately, scoring 10 points (5G / 5A) in his last seven games.
Vilardi has missed the last two games with a lower-body injury but could return to the lineup on Saturday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 24-year-old Vilardi has three goals and has fired 15 shots on goal in his last five games.
After being unavailable for Sunday's practice, Vilardi participated in the Jets' morning skate on Monday but will be sidelined for tonight's game against the Boston Bruins. Vilardi has three goals and has fired 15 shots on goal in his last five games.
After being unavailable for Sunday's practice, Vilardi participated in the Jets' morning skate on Monday and will be a game-time decision ahead of their game against the Boston Bruins. Vilardi has three goals and has fired 15 shots on goal in his last five games.
Vilardi is battling an illness, but is healthy enough to play on Tuesday evening against the New York Islanders. Vilardi has three points (1G / 2A) in his last four games along with 13 shots on goal.
Vilardi is battling an illness, but the Jets anticipate he will be ready to play on Tuesday evening against the New York Islanders. Vilardi has three points (1G / 2A) in his last four games along with 13 shots on goal.
