DENVER – Winnipeg Jets defenceman Brenden Dillon is not going to play Recreation 4 in opposition to the Colorado Avalanche right now on account of a left hand harm.
He suffered a nasty gash from a skate blade throughout a melee on the finish of a 6-2 loss in Recreation 3 on Friday.
Jets coach Rick Bowness says Dillon wanted “loads” of stitches to restore the reduce and medical doctors really feel he wants extra time earlier than returning to the lineup.
Bowness provides he’s hopeful Dillon will have the ability to return for Recreation 5 on Tuesday in Winnipeg.
The Jets want a win this afternoon at Ball Enviornment to tug even within the best-of-seven first-round playoff collection.
Logan Stanley will exchange Dillon within the lineup. The Jets are additionally bringing in speedy ahead Axel Jonsson-Fjallby for David Gustafsson.
This report by The Canadian Press was first printed April 28, 2024.
