Ehlers (lower-body) will take part in Thursday's morning skate in a non-contact jersey.
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Vilardi (undisclosed) is expected to be ready to return for Game 5 vs. St. Louis on Wednesday.
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.
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Stanley is expected to be a healthy scratch for Game 4.
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Fleury is expected to draw into the Jet' lineup for Game 4.
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Miller is expected to be a healthy scratch for Game 4.
DeMelo (illness) will be back in the Jets lineup for Game 4.
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Hellebuyck led the Jets onto the ice for warmups for Game 4.
Vilardi (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Game 4 on Sunday vs. St. Louis.
DeMelo (illness) returned to practice on Saturday.
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Miller will draw into the Jets lineup for Game 3 in St. Louis.
Miller will slot in for Dylan DeMelo, who was a late scratch with an undisclosed injury. Miller appeared in 60 games this season, logging four goals and 11 assists.
DeMelo (undisclosed) will not play in Game 3 in St. Louis.
DeMelo was a surprise scratch for Game 3, with the Jets not announcing his absence prior to warmups. Colin Miller will draw into the lineup in his place.
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Hellebucyk will start Game 3 in St. Louis.
Heading to St. Louis with a 2-0 series lead, Winnipeg will of course stick with the reigning Vezina Trophy winner between the pipes on Thursday. After a mediocre 2025 playoff debut in Game 1, Hellebuyck silenced any remaining doubters in the second game of the series, allowing just a single goal on 22 shots. The Jets will look to grab a commanding 3-0 series lead on Thursday and remain slight favourites despite not having the home ice. They enter action at -130 on the money line.
Ehlers (undisclosed) will not travel to St. Louis for Game 3.
Ehlers has only played twice in the last three weeks and will await his 2024-25 playoff debut, not travelling with the Jets to St. Louis for Game 3. As they are with Gabriel Vilardi (upper body), the Jets are taking a cautious approach with returning two integral offensive pieces to their lineup with a comfortable 2-0 lead over the Blues. The 29-year-old Ehlers scored 63 points (24G / 39A) in 63 games this season.
Vilardi (upper-body) remained in a non-contact jersey at Wednesday's practice and is unlikely to return for Game 3 on Thursday.
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.
Vilardi (upper-body) is a possibility to return for Game 3 on Thursday.
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.
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Hellebuyck will start Game 2 against the Blues.
The Jets will of course stick with the reigning Vezina Trophy winner between the pipes for Game 2. Hellebuyck did not turn in his best performance in Game 1, allowing three goals on just 17 shots, but still managed to come away with the 5-3 victory. The 31-year-old netminder finished the regular season with an astounding 47-12-3 record and a .925 SV%. Winnipeg enters action on Monday as sizable favourites at -190 on the money line.
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Hellebuyck will start Game 1 vs. the Blues.
The Jets have signed Neal Pionk to a six-year deal worth $7.0M AAV ($42.0M total).
Pionk has tied a career-high with 10 goals this season and has been rewarded with a six-year, $42-million contract extension ($7.0M AAV). The 29-year-old defenseman has tallied 216 points (37G / 179A) in 435 games over six season with Winnipeg. He recently returned from a month-long absence due to injury and has picked up where he left off, with two points (1G / 1A) in three games.
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Hellebuyck will start against the Ducks on Wednesday.
The Jets have already clinched the Presidents' Trophy and will turn to Hellebuyck between the pipes for their final game this season. Hellebuyck struggled in his most recent outing, saving 28 of 32 shots (.875 SV%) in a 5-4 shootout win over the Chicago Blackhawks, but remains the odds-on favorite for the Vezina Trophy. The 31-year-old Hellebuyck has an outstanding 2.02 GAA and .924 SV% in 62 games this season (46-12-3). The Jets enter Wednesday's season finale as sizeable -272 home favorites against an Anaheim Ducks team that lost 3-2 to the Minnesota Wild in overtime last night.
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Hellebuyck was the first goalie off the ice at the Jets' morning skate.
The Jets have already clinched the Presidents' Trophy and will likely turn to Hellebuyck between the pipes for their final game this season. Hellebuyck struggled in his most recent outing, saving 28 of 32 shots (.875 SV%) in a 5-4 shootout win over the Chicago Blackhawks, but remains the odds-on favorite for the Vezina Trophy. The 31-year-old Hellebuyck has an outstanding 2.02 GAA and .924 SV% in 62 games this season (46-12-3). The Jets enter Wednesday's season finale as sizeable -272 home favorites against an Anaheim Ducks team that lost 3-2 to the Minnesota Wild in overtime last night.