Jets' Morrissey, Vilardi to play against Maple Leafs

Sportsnet Staff @SportsnetJanuary 27, 2024 - 6:54pm

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey skates against the New York Rangers in the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Winnipeg Jets defenceman Josh Morrissey and forward Gabriel Vilardi will play on Saturday against the Toronto Maple Leafs after being listed earlier as game-time decisions.

Morrissey left Wednesday's game against Toronto with a lower-body injury after blocking a shot.

Vilardi has been out for the last two games with a lower-body injury, as well. He also missed 18 games early in the season with a knee injury. In his first season with the Jets, Vilardi has 11 goals and 20 points in 26 games.

The Jets will host the Maple Leafs on Hockey Night in Canada on Saturday, beginning at 7 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. CT.

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