Nyquist (illness) will not play against the Flames on Tuesday.
Nyquist was a late scratch on Tuesday, with his absence not being announced prior to warmups. The Predators added that Nyquist is considered day-to-day as he battles the illness.
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Hellebuyck will start against the Bruins on Tuesday.
After setting an NHL record by winning 15 of their first 16 games to start the season, the Jets have fallen off significantly, winning only five of their next 13. That said, Hellebuyck has remained brilliant between the pipes and is a leading candidate to repeat as the Vezina trophy winner. He has a sublime 2.14 GAA and .925 SV% in 22 games (17-5-0). The Jets enter Tuesday's contest against -134 home favorites against a Boston Bruins club riding a season-best four-game winning streak.
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Miller is expected to be a healthy scratch on Tuesday vs. Boston.
Ville Heinola will draw back into the Jets' lineup on Tuesday, resulting in Miller being a healthy scratch. Miller has been in and out of the lineup lately, playing only two of the last seven games. He has seven points (2G / 5A) in 25 games this season.
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Kupari will be a healthy scratch vs. Boston on Tuesday.
David Gustafsson will draw back into the Jets' lineup on Tuesday, resulting in Kupari being a healthy scratch. The 24-year-old Kupari has been a lineup regular for the Jets this season, averaging 9:40 time-on-ice and scoring three points (2G / 1A) in 28 contests.
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Heinola is expected to return to Winnipeg's lineup vs. Boston on Tuesday.
Colin Miller will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday, allowing Heinola to re-enter the lineup. Heinola made his season debut on November 25th and has played five games, averaging 13:06 time-on-ice while registering four blocks and two hits.
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Gustafsson is expected to draw back into Winnipeg's lineup vs. Boston on Tuesday.
Rasmus Kupari will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday, allowing Gustafsson to re-enter the lineup. The 24-year-old Gustafsson has only played two games this season after playing 39 and and 46 in his previous two seasons.
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Hellebuyck is in the starter's crease for Winnipeg's morning skate.
After setting an NHL record by winning 15 of their first 16 games to start the season, the Jets have fallen off significantly, winning only five of their next 13. That said, Hellebuyck has remained brilliant between the pipes and is a leading candidate to repeat as the Vezina trophy winner. He has a sublime 2.14 GAA and .925 SV% in 22 games (17-5-0). The Jets enter Tuesday's contest against -134 home favorites against a Boston Bruins club riding a season-best four-game winning streak.
Poulter has been recalled from Utica (AHL).
Jake Allen (undisclosed) is unlikely to suit up on Tuesday, allowing Poulter to serve as Jacob Markstrom's backup on Tuesday. The 23-year-old Poulter has a 3.32 GAA and .871 SV% in nine games (2-4-2) with the Utica Comets (AHL) this season.
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Lambert has been assigned to Manitoba (AHL).
Lambert played four games for the Jets but did not hit the scoresheet and will return to the AHL, where he has 11 points (3G / 8A) in 16 games. In a corresponding move, the Jets have recalled Nikita Chibrikov from Manitoba (AHL).
Chibrikov has been recalled from Manitoba (AHL).
Chibrikov was the 50th overall pick of the Jets in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old winger made his NHL debut last season, scoring one goal in one game, but has almost exclusively been an AHL player. He has 13 points (5G / 8A) in 19 games with the Manitoba Moose (AHL).
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Miller will be back in the Jets lineup on Sunday.
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Heinola will be a healthy scratch on Sunday.
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Comrie will start Sunday vs. the Blue Jackets.
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Hellebuyck will start in Chicago on Saturday.
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Hellebuyck will start in Buffalo on Thursday.
After setting an NHL record by winning 15 of their first 16 games to start the season, the Jets have fallen off significantly, winning only three of their next 10 (3-7-0). That said, Hellebuyck has remained brilliant between the pipes and is an early-season favorite to repeat as the Vezina trophy winner, posting a sublime 2.16 GAA and .927 SV% in 20 games (15-5-0). The Jets enter Thursday's contest as -130 road favorites against a Buffalo Sabres club without Rasmus Dahlin (back spasms).
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Gustafsson will be a healthy scratch vs. St. Louis on Tuesday.
Brad Lambert will make his season debut for the Jets, resulting in Gustafsson being a healthy scratch. The 24-year-old Gustafsson has only played two games this season, averaging 7:56 time-on-ice.
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Miller is expected to be a healthy scratch on Tuesday vs. St. Louis.
Ville Heinola will return to the Jets lineup on Tuesday, resulting in Miller being a healthy scratch. The 32-year-old Miller has been a regular for the Jets this season, averaging 13:53 time-on-ice and scoring seven points (2G / 5A) in 24 games.
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Heinola will draw back into Winnipeg's lineup vs. St. Louis on Tuesday.
Colin Miller will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday, allowing Heinola to return from a two-game absence. The 23-year-old Heinola has only played two games this season, averaging 13:01 time-on-ice.
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Hellebuyck will start vs. St. Louis on Tuesday.
Hellebuyck was solid in his last outing, saving 28 of 30 shots (.933 SV%), but was on the wrong end of a 3-1 loss to the Dallas Stars. The 31-year-old Hellebuyck is a quarter-season favorite for the Vezina Trophy, posting an immaculate 2.11 GAA and .928 SV% in 19 games (15-4-0). The Jets enter Tuesday's contest as sizeable -200 home favorites against a St. Louis Blues club they defeated 3-2 on October 22nd.
Lambert has been recalled from Manitoba (AHL).
Nikolaj Ehlers (lower body) was placed on Injured Reserve, creating space for the Jets to recall Lambert from the Manitoba Moose (AHL). The 20-year-old Lambert has 11 points (3G / 8A) in 16 games with Manitoba this season.