Injury Report Winnipeg Jets

Winnipeg Jets Injury Report: Updates and Expected Return Dates

Key Players Injured

The Winnipeg Jets have been hit with a string of injuries to key players this season, including forwards Nikolaj Ehlers and Mark Scheifele, and defensemen Logan Stanley and Nate Schmidt.

Nikolaj Ehlers

Ehlers underwent sports hernia surgery in December and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks. The speedy winger has been a key contributor for the Jets, scoring 19 points in 34 games this season.

Mark Scheifele

Scheifele suffered a lower-body injury in December and is expected to miss 6-8 weeks. The Jets' leading scorer with 34 points in 36 games, Scheifele is a huge loss for the team.

Logan Stanley

Stanley has been out with an upper-body injury since November and is expected to miss 4-6 weeks. The physical defenseman has been a solid presence on the Jets' blue line this season.

Nate Schmidt

Schmidt suffered a lower-body injury in December and is expected to miss 2-4 weeks. The veteran defenseman has been a reliable performer for the Jets, averaging over 20 minutes of ice time per game.

Impact on the Jets

The injuries to Ehlers, Scheifele, Stanley, and Schmidt have had a significant impact on the Jets' performance. The team has struggled to score goals and has allowed more shots against since the players went down. The Jets will need to find a way to replace the production of their injured players if they want to make a deep playoff run.

Expected Return Dates

The expected return dates for the injured players are as follows: * Nikolaj Ehlers: Early February * Mark Scheifele: Late February * Logan Stanley: Mid-February * Nate Schmidt: Early January The Jets will be hoping that all of their injured players can return to the lineup soon and help the team make a push for a playoff spot.