Winnipeg Jets defenceman Haydn Fleury dealing with upper-body injury

Haydn Fleury’s final shift in the Jets’ 5–3 win over the Canucks lasted 1:15 early in the second period. He left for the dressing room afterward and did not return.

During the broadcast, it was speculated that Fleury may have been injured late in that shift after colliding awkwardly with Brock Boeser on a hit attempt.

However, head coach Scott Arniel dismissed that theory postgame. When asked if the injury occurred on the Boeser hit, Arniel shook his head.

“No. It’s upper body,” he said. “You’re getting closer. But it’s upper body.”

Upon reviewing the play (see below), it appears the injury may have actually occurred about 15 seconds earlier, when Kiefer Sherwood caught Fleury with a shot to the head.

The Jets are off today so we shall have to wait until tomorrow for an update on his status as they get ready to face the Kraken in Seattle.

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Update:

Today in Seattle head coach Scott Arniel confirmed that Fleury is in protocol after taking a hit to the head.