April 16, 2026 12:24 pm EDT
The Thursday NHL slate includes the Winnipeg Jets (35-34-12) hosting the San Jose Sharks (38-35-8) at Canada Life Centre, starting at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Jets are 12th in the Western Conference (82 points), and the Sharks are 10th in the Western Conference (84 points).
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Injury reportsJets
Gustav Nyquist: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Vladislav Namestnikov: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Morgan Barron: Out For Season (Lower Body),
Neal Pionk: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Alex Iafallo: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Elias Salomonsson: Out (Concussion)
Sharks
Ryan Reaves: Out (Hamd)
Stats to know
Mark Scheifele has put up 103 points in 81 games (36 goals and 67 assists).
Connor Hellebuyck has allowed 162 goals (2.86 goals-against average) and racked up 1,384 saves.
Macklin Celebrini has 44 goals and 68 assists for 112 total points this season.
Yaroslav Askarov has played 47 games this season, conceding 156 goals (3.6 goals-against average) with 1,185 saves and an .884 save percentage (55th in the league).
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