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There was some concern following Tuesday’s preseason matchup in Minnesota when Winnipeg Jets ahead Jonathan Toews left the sport within the second interval with what gave the impression to be an damage.
Head coach Scott Arniel addressed the scenario Thursday morning after apply at hockey for all centre, clarifying that the veteran centre had merely “tweaked one thing.” Toews is taken into account day-to-day with a lower-body damage.
Scott Arniel says Toews is day-to-day. #NHLJets
— Mitchell Clinton (@MitchellClinton) October 2, 2025
It’s a lower-body subject for #NHLJets C Jonathan Toews.
— Ken Wiebe (@WiebesWorld) October 2, 2025
The Jets don’t appear overly apprehensive, suggesting it’s extra precautionary than critical. Whereas it’s unlikely Toews will costume Friday in Calgary for the ultimate preseason sport, the larger query is whether or not he’ll be prepared for the house opener subsequent Thursday in opposition to the Dallas Stars at Canada Life Centre.
Vladislav Namestnikov had additionally taken a brutal hit from Minnesota’s Yakov Trenin on Tuesday. He was pulled from the sport by the concussion spotter and didn’t return, however was again on the ice Thursday and took part absolutely in apply.
Toews was absent from apply Thursday, leaving the Jets to regulate their ahead strains. Right here’s how the strains regarded:
Connor – Scheifele – Vilardi
Nyquist – Namestnikov – Perfetti
Niedereiter – Barron – Iafallo
Koepke – Ford – Pearson
Gustafsson/Chibrikov – Lambert – Duehr
Morrissey – DeMelo
Stanley – Pionk
Fleury – Schenn
Heinola – Miller
The highest 9 forwards regarded as anticipated, however with Adam Lowry out and Toews questionable, Namestnikov could as soon as once more step into the second-line centre function. On the again finish, the Jets are already shorthanded with Dylan Samberg out 6–8 weeks resulting from a damaged wrist, which may drive extra line juggling.
The Jets shut out their preseason Friday evening in Calgary, with puck drop set for 8:00 p.m. on TSN3.
