The Winnipeg Jets will be without Mark Scheifele for Saturday's game against Philadelphia.
The Winnipeg Jets will be another man short when they host the Philadelphia Flyers from Canada Life Centre on Saturday.
After leaving Tuesday's game early after taking a puck to the ear, the team's top centreman returned for the post-game celebration.
He began Thursday's game against Chicago and skated in just over seven minutes of action in the first period. He left the ice in discomfort after his first first shift of the second and did not return.
Head coach Rick Bowness has since ruled him out of action for Saturday's game against the Flyers with a lower-body injury. He said Scheifele is considered "day-to-day" and no more.
With forward Rasmus Kupari returning to the fold on Saturday, the Jets may or may not need to go with an 11/7 forward/defence split as two other players are considered game-time decisions.
Puck drop is set for 6:00 PM central time from Canada Life Centre on Saturday. The game can be viewed live on City TV.