Winnipeg Jets News

Hellebuyck allowed three goals on 29 shots (.897 SV%) for his third consecutive loss as Winnipeg went down 3-1 in their opening series vs. Vegas. The 29-year-old makes his 69th appearance of the season and has struggled so far in the playoffs with his 1-3-0 record, 3.21 GAA and .895 SV%. He will hope to keep the Jets' season alive as they take on Vegas on the road Thursday, who finished the regular season 14th in the NHL in goals per game (3.26).

Scheifele left Game 4 Monday after just three shifts and 1:40 TOI due to an undisclosed injury and will not play in Game 5 on Thursday. The 30-year-old has struggled to produce this offseason, with a goal, 10 SOG, four PIMs and a -1 plus/minus through four games.

Scheifele left Game 4 Monday after just three shifts and 1:40 TOI due to an undiclosed injury and will be a game-time decision for Game 5 on Tuesday. The 30-year-old has struggled to produce this offseason, with a goal, 10 SOG, four PIMs and a -1 plus/minus through four games.

Skinner was pulled in Game 4 after allowing three goals on 11 shots (.727 SV%) in an overtime victory for the Oilers and will take the crease again for Game 5 after occupying the starters' crease Tuesday morning. The 24-year-old Edmonton native has struggled this post season after a strong rookie regular season, with his 1-2-0 record, 3.38 GAA and .881 SV%. He will hope to take a series lead in Game 5 as he takes on the Los Angeles Kings, who finished the regular season 10th in the NHL in goals per game (3.34).

Skinner was pulled in Game 4 after allowing three goals on 11 shots (.727 SV%) in an overtime victory for the Oilers and will take the crease again for Game 5 after occupying the starters' crease Tuesday morning. The 24-year-old Edmonton native has struggled this post season after a strong rookie regular season, with his 1-2-0 record, 3.38 GAA and .881 SV%. He will hope to take a series lead in Game 5 as he takes on the Los Angeles Kings, who finished the regular season 10th in the NHL in goals per game (3.34).

Hellebuyck allowed five goals on 48 shots (.896 SV%) as he was the hard-luck loser in a heartbreaking 5-4 overtime defeat in Game 3. The 29-year-old has not been his usual dominant self in this years playoffs, with his 1-2-0 record, 3.25 GAA and .894 SV%. He will be hoping to get Winnipeg back in the win column over Vegas Monday, who finished the regular season 14th in the NHL in goals per game (3.26) during the regular season.

Morrissey was forced to leave Game 3 after just two shifts and 1:14 TOI due to a lower-body injury after throwing a hit and will miss at least the rest of the Jets' first round series. It is a massive loss for the Jets as Morrissey finished the regular season second among all NHL defensemen in points (76 Pts in 78 GP) and had an assist through three games in the 2022-23 playoffs so far.

Skinner stopped 22 of 24 shots (.917 SV%) to even the Oilers opening series with a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings last game. The 24-year-old Edmonton native has had an up-and-down two game series, with him 1-1-0 record, 2.78 GAA and .898 SV%. He will hope to pick up a second-straight victory over Los Angeles, who finished the regular season 10th in the NHL in goals per game (3.34).

Skinner stopped 22 of 24 shots (.917 SV%) to even the Oilers opening series with a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings last game. The 24-year-old Edmonton native has had an up-and-down two game series, with him 1-1-0 record, 2.78 GAA and .898 SV%. He will hope to pick up a second-straight victory over Los Angeles, who finished the regular season 10th in the NHL in goals per game (3.34).

Hellebuyck was not very busy in Game 1, stopping 16 of 17 shots (.941 SV%) as he beat Vegas 5-1 in the series opener. The 29-year-old is coming off a fantastic 2022-23 regular season, where he was 37-25-2 with a .920 SV% and 2.49 GAA. He will hope for more smooth sailing as he takes on Vegas Thursday, who finished the regular season 14th in the NHL in goals per game (3.26).

Skinner allowed four goals on 35 shots (.886 SV%) in Game 1 to pick up the overtime loss as they were down 4-3 by Los Angeles on Monday. The 24-year-old had a great rookie regular season, going 29-14-5 with a .914 SV% and 2.75 GAA through 48 starts. He will take on the Kings in Game 2, who finished the regular season with the fourth-best power play in the NHL (25.3).

Hellebuyck had a fantastic regular season, finishing second in Jets history in wins in a season with his 37-25-2 record, 2.49 GAA and .920 SV% and is expected to start game 1 Tuesday vs. Vegas. The 29-year-old has previously played in 35 playoff games for the Jets, posting a 16-19-0 record, 2.46 GAA and .921 SV% across four separate postseasons. He will face the Vegas Golden Knights, who finished their season 51-22-9 and are 14th in the NHL in goals per game (3.26).

Vilardi has been out since March 26th due to an undisclosed injury and did not suit up for Game 1 vs. Edmonton but says he feels healthy and ready to rejoin the Kings for game 2 Wednesday. The 23-year-old enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2022-23, with his 23 goals, 41 points, 122 SOG, 18 PIMs and +10 plus/minus through 63 games prior to the injury.

Hellebuyck had a fantastic regular season, finishing second in Jets history in wins in a season with his 37-25-2 record, 2.49 GAA and .920 SV% and is expected to start game 1 Tuesday vs. Vegas. The 29-year-old has previously played in 35 playoff games for the Jets, posting a 16-19-0 record, 2.46 GAA and .921 SV% across four separate postseasons. He will face the Vegas Golden Knights, who finished their season 51-22-9 and are 14th in the NHL in goals per game (3.26).

Vilardi has been out since March 26th due to an undisclosed injury and is not expected to suit up for Game 1 vs. Edmonton even though he skated in practice Monday. The 23-year-old enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2022-23, with his 23 goals, 41 points, 122 SOG, 18 PIMs and +10 plus/minus through 63 games prior to the injury.

Skinner stopped 28 of 29 shots for his fifth-straight victory as he picked up a massive win over the Colorado Avalanche in his previous start. The 24-year-old Edmonton native has made a strong case for Calder Trophy consideration this season, with his 28-14-5 record, 2.76 GAA and .914 SV%. He takes on the San Jose Sharks, who are in the middle of a five-game losing skid and are 25th in the NHL in goals per game (2.85).