Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dylan DeMelo (2) controls the puck against the Minnesota Wild during the second period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/c6924a5b-5282-4757-95cd-35bbf15cb8d2.jpeg] Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dylan DeMelo (2) controls the puck against the Minnesota Wild during the second period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images The Winnipeg Jets held their final full practice before travelling to St. Louis, providing some clarity on the status of multiple players. Gabriel Vilardi has been sporting a non-contact jersey [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/winnipeg-jets/latest-news/jets-gabriel-vilardi-continues-his-recovery-process] for consecutive practices as he attempts to return for the opening round. Unlike Nikolaj Ehlers [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/winnipeg-jets/latest-news/jets-announce-nikolaj-ehlers-will-be-out-week-to-week], who remains away from the team, Vilardi will accompany the club on the road. HC Scott Arniel reiterated that Vilardi needs to practice with contact before they can begin to consider his return, but cannot predict when he will return to contact practices. Dylan DeMelo was absent from practice today, but it's considered maintenance. The 31-year-old has not missed a game in the last two seasons, and all signs point to him being available for Game 3 on Thursday. Rasmus Kupari [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/winnipeg-jets/DvSkRnMCEH7k2UehVdNn?backLinkUrl=%2Fbbs%2Fwinnipeg-jets%2Fsearch%2Fposts%3Fq%3Drasmus%2520kupari%26sortBy%3DpublishTime%26range%3DallTime&backLinkLabel=Back%20to%20search%20results] has been dealing with a setback due to a concussion he suffered [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/winnipeg-jets/latest-news/jets-forward-suffers-setback-out-day-to-day], and the team has been extremely cautious with the 25-year-old. He's skated on his own and with a non-contact jersey, but today, he was a full participant. The line rushes indicated that Kupari will remain out of the lineup, likely as a healthy scratch. Having him available to give teams a different look or fill in if any other forward suffers an injury is a major boost. Stay updated with the most interesting Jets stories, analysis, breaking news and more! Tap the star to add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwseDfCA?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] to never miss a story. The Ultimate Playoff Redemption? Jets Could Face More Familiar Foes [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/f0539498-1033-4e98-bc4d-71c6fad83cf4.jpeg] The Ultimate Playoff Redemption? Jets Could Face More Familiar Foes The Winnipeg Jets have pulled ahead two games to zero in their opening round, best-of-seven matchup with the St. Louis Blues. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/winnipeg-jets/latest-news/the-ultimate-playoff-redemption-jets-could-face-more-familiar-foes]
