Wheeler notched a power-play assist, five hits and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 2-0 win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Wheeler had the secondary helper on Mark Scheifele's first-period tally, which held up as the game-winner. With four points in seven games since returning from a knee injury, offense has been a little spotty for Wheeler. The 35-year-old has 21 points (seven on the power play), 71 shots on net, 41 hits and a minus-4 rating in 29 outings overall while mainly serving as playmaker in the top six.

Wheeler put up an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Wheeler has picked up three points in four contests since returning from a knee injury. He briefly looked uncomfortable during Thursday's contest with another lower-body issue, but he was able to play through it, logging 20:15 of ice time, so fantasy managers shouldn't be too concerned about his status. The 35-year-old is up to 20 points, 66 shots on net, 34 hits and a minus-2 rating through 26 outings overall.

Wheeler had a goal and an assist in a 3-2 shootout loss to the Penguins on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Wheeler also had three hits in this one. The 35-year-old had missed the previous nine games with a knee injury before immediately coming back and contributing. Prior to the injury, Wheeler had been held to just one goal and 16 assists in 23 games, so hopefully he can continue to push his goals total up in the second half.

Wheeler (knee) was activated off injured reserve Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Wheeler could make his first appearance in nine games as soon as Saturday's contest against Boston. The 35-year-old is a major piece of the Jets offense. He has averaged 19:24 of ice time -- 3:23 during the power play -- and contributed 17 points over 22 appearances this season. Adam Lowry is likely to see a reduction in even-strength minutes upon Wheeler's return.

Wheeler (knee) was ruled a game-time decision for Saturday, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wheeler has missed the last nine games while recovering from a knee injury he suffered against Vancouver on Dec. 10. The 35-year-old tallied 10 points through the five games leading up to his placement on injured reserve. Check back for another update on Wheeler's status prior to Saturday's game versus Boston.

Wheeler (knee) wore a regular jersey during Tuesday's practice, indicating he's been cleared for contact, Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wheeler has been recovering from a knee injury since Dec. 10, he cleared the LTIR minimum absence period on Jan. 6. Winnipeg has six games scheduled after Wednesday. Prior to Tuesday, the Jets have gone 4-3-0 without Wheeler. The 35-year-old has 17 points over 22 appearances in 2021-22.

Wheeler (knee) participated in Monday's practice wearing a non-contact jersey, Ken Wiebe of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wheeler suffered a knee injury Dec. 10 against Vancouver, resulting in him missing the last seven games. The 35-year-old has averaged 19:13 of ice time -- 4:25 during the power play -- and tallied 12 points over his last 10 appearances. It may still be some time before he returns to play, but the 35-year-old is now eligible since the minimum timeframe of absence for an LTIR designation elapsed Jan. 6.

Wheeler (knee) was placed on long-term injured reserve Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Now that he's on LTIR, Wheeler will be forced to miss Winnipeg's next eight games at a minimum, which means he'll be sidelined until Jan. 6 versus Colorado at the very least. The 35-year-old winger has been limited to just 22 games due to injury this season, picking up 17 points over that span.

Wheeler (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Wheeler's move to IR comes as no surprise given that he's likely to need weeks to recover from the injury. The Jets will likely call up a forward from AHL Manitoba ahead of Sunday's game versus the Blues, as the team has only 10 healthy forwards on its roster currently. A definitive timeline for Wheeler's return has not been established.

Wheeler (knee) is expected to miss 'weeks not days" according to coach Paul Maurice, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wheeler finally got his first goal of the season against the Canucks on Friday before suffering his knee injury. Despite the lack of goals, the veteran winger has still put together a productive season with 16 assists in 22 contests. With Wheeler on the shelf, the Jets will elevate Paul Stastny to a top-six role while Andrew Copp steps into a first-line spot. Once the team has a clearer timeline, Wheeler will almost certainly be designated for injured reserve.