Winnipeg Jets News

Poulter has been reassigned to Utica (AHL).

Poulter was recalled earlier this month to serve as Jake Allen's backup due to Jacob Markstrom (MCL) being sidelined. That said, Poulter has not seen any action in the Devils crease and will return to the Utica Comets (AHL), an indication that the Devils may opt to recall Nico Daws.

Isaac Poulter
Hellebuyck will start Tuesday in Montreal.

Hellebuyck had the day off in Winnipeg's 5-2 win over the Calgary Flames on Sunday but will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 31-year-old Hellebuyck has been tremendous this season, the leading candidate for the Vezina trophy, boasting a sensational 2.02 GAA and .926 SV% in 39 games (30-7-2). The Jets have won three straight and enter Tuesday's contest as -159 road favorites against a Canadiens squad they defeated 4-2 on December 14th.

Connor Hellebuyck
Hellebuyck is expected to start in Montreal.

Hellebuyck had the day off in Winnipeg's 5-2 win over the Calgary Flames on Sunday but will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Montreal Canadiens. The 31-year-old Hellebuyck has been tremendous this season, the leading candidate for the Vezina trophy, boasting a sensational 2.02 GAA and .926 SV% in 39 games (30-7-2). The Jets have won three straight and enter Tuesday's contest as -159 road favorites against a Canadiens squad they defeated 4-2 on December 14th.

Connor Hellebuyck
Koepke (upper-body) is an option to return in Buffalo on Tuesday.

Koepke has not played since January 14th, missing five straight games, but could return the lineup on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 26-year-old Koepke is averaging 10:42 time-on-ice and has 12 points (7G / 5A) and 99 hits in 44 games this season.

Cole Koepke
Lambert has been recalled from Manitoba (AHL).

Lambert was the 30th overall pick of the Jets in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old forward has only played five NHL games, four this season, but has spent most of the previous two seasons in the AHL. He has 16 points (3G / 13A) in 30 games with the Manitoba Moose (AHL) this season.

Brad Lambert
Hellebuyck will start against Utah on Friday.

The Jets are coming off an impressive 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche when Hellebuyck saved 25 of 27 shots (.926 SV%) and will return to him between the pipes on Friday against the Utah Hockey Club. Hellebuyck allowed four goals on 27 shots (.852 SV%) in a 5-2 loss to Utah HC less than a week ago. That said, he remains the front-runner for the Vezina trophy, boasting a marvelous 2.02 GAA and .927 SV% in 38 games (29-7-2). Winnipeg enters Friday's contest as sizeable -210 home favorites against a Utah team outscoring their opposition 13-4 in their last three games (3-0-0).

Connor Hellebuyck
Koepke (upper-body) has a chance to return on Saturday vs. Colorado.

Koepke has not played since January 14th, missing four straight games, but could return the lineup on Saturday against the Colorado Avalanche. The 26-year-old Koepke is averaging 10:42 time-on-ice and has 12 points (7G / 5A) and 99 hits in 44 games this season.

Cole Koepke
Hellebuyck was the first goaltender off the ice at Winnipeg's morning skate.

The Jets are coming off an impressive 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche when Hellebuyck saved 25 of 27 shots (.926 SV%) and will likely return to him between the pipes on Friday against the Utah Hockey Club. Hellebuyck allowed four goals on 27 shots (.852 SV%) in a 5-2 loss to Utah HC less than a week ago. That said, he remains the front-runner for the Vezina trophy, boasting a marvelous 2.02 GAA and .927 SV% in 38 games (29-7-2). Winnipeg enters Friday's contest as sizeable -210 home favorites against a Utah team outscoring their opposition 13-4 in their last three games (3-0-0).

Connor Hellebuyck
Lambert has been recalled from Manitoba (AHL).

After 16 points (3G/13A) in 29 games with Manitoba (AHL), Brad Lambert has earned himself his second call-up of the season to Manitoba (AHL). The 21-year-old forward was Winnipeg's 2022 1st round pick (30th overall) and struggled during four games with Winnipeg earlier this season, failing to pick up a point in four games played.

Brad Lambert
Duehr will make his Sharks' debut on Thursday vs. Nashville.

Collin Graf will be the odd-man out of the lineup on Thursday against the Nashville Predators to accommodate an open roster spot for Duehr to make his team debut. Duehr split time between the Calgary Flames and Calgary Wranglers (AHL) before being acquired by the Sharks via waivers. The 27-year-old forward has 19 points (9G / 10A) in 84 career games, all with the Flames.

Walker Duehr
Hellebuyck will start in Colorado on Wednesday.

The Jets have been outscored 8-3 in their last two games (0-2-0) and will turn to Hellebuyck between the pipes when they attempt to return to the win column on Wednesday against the Colorado Avalanche. Hellebuyck struggled in his most recent outing, allowing four goals on 27 shots (.852 SV%) but remains the leading candidate for the Vezina trophy, boasting a 2.02 GAA and .927 SV% in 37 games (28-7-2). The Jets enter Wednesday's contest as +107 road underdogs against an Avalanche squad they defeated 3-0 on January 11th.

Connor Hellebuyck
The Jets placed Lowry (upper-body) on injured reserve retroactive to January 20th.

Lowry exited Monday's 5-2 loss to the Utah Hockey Club after only 5:18 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury. The 31-year-old Lowry is averaging 15:24 time-on-ice and was pacing to surpass his 36-point career-high from the 2022-23 season. He has 26 points (11G / 15A) in 26 games this season. The team already announced he is out week-to-week with the injury.

Adam Lowry
Hellebuyck was in the starter's crease at Winnipeg's morning skate.

The Jets have been outscored 8-3 in their last two games (0-2-0) and will likely turn to Hellebuyck between the pipes when they attempt to return to the win column on Wednesday against the Colorado Avalanche. Hellebuyck struggled in his most recent outing, allowing four goals on 27 shots (.852 SV%) but remains the leading candidate for the Vezina trophy, boasting a 2.02 GAA and .927 SV% in 37 games (28-7-2). The Jets enter Wednesday's contest as +107 road underdogs against an Avalanche squad they defeated 3-0 on January 11th.

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

Lowry exited Monday's 5-2 loss to the Utah Hockey Club after only 5:18 time-on-ice due to an upper-body injury. The 31-year-old Lowry is averaging 15:24 time-on-ice and was pacing to surpass his 36-point career-high from the 2022-23 season. He has 26 points (11G / 15A) in 26 games this season.

Adam Lowry