The Jets remain the number one team in the NHL after their late comeback in the 3rd period provided them with a 2-1 win over the Hawks which was their eighth straight victory. It came with a cost however as Mark Scheifele pulled up in some pain early in the 2nd, left the game and did not return. There wasn’t an update after the game as head coach Rick Bowness said Scheifele would be evaluated further on Friday so perhaps he will have one today.
Transaction news:
The Jets recalled Rasmus Kupari from his conditioning stint.
Skate news:
No Mark Scheifele. Also no AJF. Nikolaj Ehlers was on the ice but left early.
Kyle Connor and David Gustafsson remain in yellow, non-contact uniforms.
Players media:
Coach media:
Topics:
1) Update on Mark Scheifele?
2) Plan for Rasmus Kupari (:34)
3) Status of AJF? (:46)
4) Nikolaj Ehlers leaving skate early? (1:04)
5) Only having six games over next 3.5 weeks (1:35)
6) What does it mean to be a coach at the All-Star game? (2:20)
7) Who would be centre if Mark Scheifele can’t play (3:04)
8) Would he go to the All-Star game? (3:42)
9) What does it mean to be named an All-Star coach? (3:54)
10) Would it be his first time? (4:44)
11) Comparing this team to the 2017/18 team (4:51)
Health update:
Some good news regarding Mark Scheifele as head coach Rick Bowness labelled him as “day-to-day”. He did indicate that Nikolaj Ehlers is dealing with an upper-body injury which was the reason he left practice early so as to not exacerbate it. They are hopeful 27 plays tomorrow. And lastly he said AJF continues to deal with illness which kept him off the ice again today.
Up next:
The Jets will face off against the Flyers tomorrow evening as the homestand continues. Don’t forget to start your day with the Jets morning papers at 7 AM, join us at 9 AM for the Illegal Curve Hockey Show, stick with us for updates all day long and then join us on the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show.
