Winnipeg Jets News

Hellebuyck is on a two-game winning streak, snapping a miserable 10-game losing skid (0-6-4), but has remained unspectacular between the pipes. The 32-year-old Hellebuyck, a three-time Vezina Trophy winner, has a dreadful sub-.900 SV% in 10 consecutive games (2-5-3). The Jets enter the action on Thursday as +124 road underdogs against a Minnesota Wild team coming off a disappointing 5-2 loss to the New Jersey Devils in their previous game.

Hellebuyck is on a two-game winning streak, snapping a miserable 10-game losing skid (0-6-4), but has remained unspectacular between the pipes. The 32-year-old Hellebuyck, a three-time Vezina Trophy winner, has a dreadful sub-.900 SV% in 10 consecutive games (2-5-3). The Jets enter the action on Thursday as +124 road underdogs against a Minnesota Wild team coming off a disappointing 5-2 loss to the New Jersey Devils in their previous game.

Morgan Barron (upper body) will return from a one-week absence, sending Zhilkin to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 27-year-old Barron is averaging 12:57 time-on-ice and has 14 points (7G / 7A) in 36 games this season.

Barron has not played in a week, but will return to the lineup on Thursday against the Minnesota Wild. The 27-year-old forward is averaging 12:57 time-on-ice and has 14 points (7G / 7A) in 36 games this season. Danny Zhilkin will be the odd man out of the lineup as a healthy scratch.

With Colin Miller (lower body) and Neal Pionk (undisclosed) out week-to-week, the Jets have recalled Salomonsson from the Manitoba Moose (AHL). The 21-year-old Salomonsson made his NHL debut earlier this season, averaging 14:44 time-on-ice in four games.

Barron has not played in a week, but could return to the lineup on Thursday against the Minnesota Wild. The 27-year-old forward is averaging 12:57 time-on-ice and has 14 points (7G / 7A) in 36 games this season.

With Colin Miller (lower body) and Neal Pionk (undisclosed) out week-to-week, the Jets have recalled Salomonsson from the Manitoba Moose (AHL). The 21-year-old Salomonsson made his NHL debut earlier this season, averaging 14:44 time-on-ice in four games.

Miller exited Sunday's 4-3 win over the New Jersey Devils late in the first period because of a lower-body injury and he has subsequently been placed on Injured Reserve. The 33-year-old defenseman is averaging 13:45 time-on-ice and has one assist in 15 games this season. Winnipeg recalled Phillips from Manitoba (AHL) in a corresponding move.

Pionk showed no signs of an ailment in yesterday's 5-4 win over the New York Islanders, recording an assist in 20:21 time-on-ice, but will be out of the lineup on a week-to-week basis. The 30-year-old defenseman is averaging 22:47 time-on-ice and has eight points (2G / 6A) in 40 games this season.

The Jets have the worst record in the NHL since mid-November (5-15-5), but hope their current two-game winning streak is a sign of an upward trend. Hellebuyck, their three-time Vezina Trophy-winning goalie, has not impressed lately as well, posting an ugly 3.33 GAA and .864 SV% in his last nine outings (1-5-3). That said, the Jets enter Tuesday's contest as -121 home favorites against a New York Islanders team that has points in four straight games (3-0-1).

The Jets have the worst record in the NHL since mid-November (5-15-5), but hope their current two-game winning streak is a sign of an upward trend. Hellebuyck, their three-time Vezina Trophy-winning goalie, has not impressed lately as well, posting an ugly 3.33 GAA and .864 SV% in his last nine outings (1-5-3). That said, the Jets enter Tuesday's contest as -121 home favorites against a New York Islanders team that has points in four straight games (3-0-1).

Miller exited Sunday's 4-3 win over the New Jersey Devils late in the first period because of a lower-body injury and he has subsequently been placed on Injured Reserve. The 33-year-old defenseman is averaging 13:45 time-on-ice and has one assist in 15 games this season. Winnipeg has recalled Phillips from Manitoba (AHL) in a corresponding move.

With Colin Miller (lower body) on Injured Reserve, Winnipeg has recalled Phillips from Minnesota (AHL). The 24-year-old Phillips has 13 points (3G / 10A) in 33 games with Manitoba this season.

The Jets are coming off a rare victory on Friday, a 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings, but it was with Eric Comrie between the pipes. They will turn to Hellebuyck on Saturday against the New Jersey Devils as he attempts to break his own slump. The 32-year-old three-time Vezina Trophy winner has an uncharacteristic 3.14 GAA and .876 SV% in his last 10 games (0-6-4).

Namestnikov was a surprise addition to the Jets lineup on Friday after Morgan Barron was announced as a late scratch due to an illness. Namestnikov will skate with Adam Lowry and Nino Niederreiter on Winnipeg's third line.

Miller was a surprise addition to the Jets lineup on Friday after Neal Pionk was announced as a late scratch due to an illness. Miller will skate with Dylan Samberg on Winnipeg's second pair.

Barron was a surprise scratch on Friday, with the Jets not announcing his absence prior to warmups. Vladislav Namestnikov will dress in his place.

Pionk was a surprise scratch on Friday, with the Jets not announcing his absence prior to warmups. Colin Miller will dress in his place.