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Winnipeg Jets' Playoff Hopes Down The Drain After Devastating News

Published April 25, 2023 at 10:56
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The Winnipeg Jets are currently facing a challenging situation in their first-round series against the Vegas Golden Knights, as they are currently down 3-1. To make matters worse, the team has suffered a significant blow with Mark Scheifele's injury. During the third period of Game 3, Scheifele crashed into the boards following a trip by Golden Knights goaltender Laurent Brossoit, resulting in no call being made on the play. Although Scheifele initially continued to play, moments later, while his team was on the powerplay, he attempted a slap shot and left the game, holding his arm, without returning.

The Jets have promised to provide an update on Scheifele's condition today. Already missing key players Nikolaj Ehlers, Josh Morrisey, and Cole Perfetti, Scheifele's absence would be another significant blow to an already depleted team.

If the Jets hope to make a comeback in this series, they will need to rally and find a way to overcome the odds. Losing Scheifele, who is one of their top forwards, would certainly make that task more challenging. As a result, both the team and fans will be eagerly awaiting news on his condition.





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