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Fleury will draw into the Jets lineup on Tuesday.
Fleury will slot in for Luke Schenn, who is out with an undisclosed injury. Fleury has zero goals and seven assists in 36 games this season.
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Goalie Start
Hellebuyck will start in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
The Jets, trying to secure first place in the Western Conference, have won three straight and will roll with Hellebuyck between the pipes on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Kings. The 31-year-old Hellebuyck was terrific in his most recent outing, saving 23 of 24 shots (.958 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks. He has an elite 2.01 GAA and .925 SV% in 57 games this season (43-10-3). The Jets enter Tuesday's contest as +108 road underdogs against a Kings club with an outstanding 27-4-4 record at home this season.
Pionk (lower-body) returned to practice in a non-contact jersey for the first time since his injury.
Pionk has not played since March 11th but is nearing a return after practicing in a non-contact jersey on Tuesday. The 29-year-old Pionk was having an impressive season on the Jets' blueline before his injury, averaging 22:09 time-on-ice, recording 37 points (9G / 28A) and 109 hits in 66 games.
Comrie (personal) will be away from Winnipeg during the birth of his child.
Comrie has been solid in a supporting role for the Jets this season, posting a 2.49 GAA and .909 SV% in 18 games (8-9-1), but will temporarily be away from the team to tend to the birth of his child. The Jets have recalled Chris Driedger from the Manitoba Mooser (AHL) to serve as Connor Hellebuyck's backup.
Anderson-Dolan has been recalled from Manitoba (AHL).
Anderson-Dolan played 77 NHL games over the previous two seasons but has spent the entirety of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL. The 25-year-old forward has 19 points (7G / 12A) in 51 games with the Manitoba Moose (AHL) this season.
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Bryson is expected to be a healthy scratch on Sunday.
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Rosen is expected to be a healthy scratch on Sunday.
Goalie Start
Hellebuyck will start vs. Vancouver on Sunday.
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Bryson will draw into the Sabres lineup on Saturday.
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.
Goalie Start
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).
Goalie Start
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.
Goalie Start
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.
Rosen has been recalled from Rochester (AHL).
Rosen played three games with the Sabres this season but has spent most of the 2024-25 campaign in the AHL. The 22-year-old forward has 54 points (27G / 27A) in 55 games with the Rochester Americans (AHL) this season. In a corresponding move, the Sabres loaned Brett Murray to Rochester.
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.
Line Change
Fleury will be a healthy scratch on Sunday vs. Buffalo.
Bryson (illness) is out on Sunday in Winnipeg.
Goalie Start
Comrie will start vs. Buffalo on Sunday.
Goalie Start
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.
Goalie Start
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.