Jets’ Mark Scheifele to be a game-time decision for Game 7 vs. Blues
Ahead of Sunday’s Game 7 against the St. Louis Blues, forward Mark Scheifele was on the ice Saturday doing some light skating, stick handling and shooting, per Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Free Press.
The Winnipeg Jets might finally have their full roster available for the playoffs — and it’s coming at the perfect time.
Ahead of Sunday’s Game 7 against the St. Louis Blues, forward Mark Scheifele was on the ice Saturday doing some light skating, stick handling and shooting, per Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Free Press.
Head coach Scott Arniel then confirmed Scheifele felt “a lot better” than the day before and that he’ll be a game-time decision for the series finale.
Scheifele, who missed Game 6 and did not travel with the team to St. Louis, would provide a welcome boost for the Jets after they missed a chance to advance to Round 2 with a 5-2 loss on Friday.
The 32-year-old exited Game 5 after absorbing two heavy hits — one from Blues captain Brayden Schenn and another from forward Radek Faksa in the first period.
Scheifele has six points (two goals and four assists) through five playoff games and finished second in team scoring during the regular season with 39 goals and a career-high 87 points, helping lead Winnipeg to the Presidents’ Trophy.
