Wheeler has tested positive for COVID-19 and is dealing with symptoms, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports. As such, the winger will not play against Minnesota on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The fact that Wheeler does have COVID-19 symptoms will lengthen the amount of time that he is out of action, including a minimum 10-day quarantine, which will see him out of action at least the next four games. Without Wheeler in the lineup, Andrew Copp will move into a first-line role with Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele and should also jump up to the top power-play unit.

Wheeler was placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Monday.

EDGE Analysis

While Wheeler hasn't been officially ruled out versus Minnesota on Tuesday, he should probably be considered questionable at best. Through two games this year, the 35-year-old center has recorded one assist, three shots and two hits while averaging 20:36 of ice time. If Wheeler is deemed unavailable against the Wild, Pierre-Lud Dubois is the most likely candidate to fill in on the first line while Paul Stastny moves back to the center position in a top-six role.

Wheeler recorded an assist, two shots on goal and four PIM in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Wheeler set up Kyle Connor for the Jets' lone goal of the game in the second period. Now in his age-35 season, it's fair to wonder if Wheeler can continue to be a consistent point producer. He was solid last year with 15 goals, 31 assists and 113 shots on goal, but he also posted a career-worst minus-17 rating. The Minnesota native appears set to begin the year in his familiar top-line role, which should give him plenty of chances for success.

Wheeler scored a goal on three shots and added six hits in Sunday's 5-4 overtime win over the Oilers in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

Wheeler tallied at 14:28 of the third period to bring the Jets to within a goal. The 34-year-old has already picked up three points in as many playoff contests. He's added 12 hits, 11 shots on net and a plus-3 rating in a significant all-situations role.

Wheeler scored an empty-net goal on four shots, added an assist, logged six hits and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Oilers in Game 1.

EDGE Analysis

Wheeler provided a helper on Tucker Poolman's goal in the second period, then scored one of his own into an empty net in the third. The 34-year-old Wheeler posted 46 points in 50 regular-season contests, and he's off to a strong start in the playoffs as part of the Jets' top line. He's also likely to add some physicality and power-play production.

Wheeler produced two assists, two PIM, a pair of blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Wheeler finished the season well with 14 points in his last 11 games. The 34-year-old forward totaled 46 points (15 goals, 31 helpers), 113 shots on net, 50 PIM, 63 hits and a minus-17 rating in 50 contests overall. While his defensive performance took a step back in 2020-21, Wheeler's offense is in good shape heading into the playoffs.

Wheeler scored twice, dished two assists and went plus-4 in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Wheeler was involved in the Jets' first four goals of the contest, helping them take a dominant win at home. The 34-year-old Wheeler is up to 15 goals and 44 points in 49 contests, although his minus-19 rating is a career-worst mark. The captain has added 113 shots on net, 48 PIM and 62 hits in a top-six role this year.

Wheeler scored twice, including one goal on the power play, in Wednesday's 4-0 win over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Wheeler's tally in the third period was his 800th career point, a milestone he achieved in his 977th game. The 34-year-old has remained an effective playmaker with a decent scoring touch in 2020-21. He has 13 tallies, 39 points, 105 shots on net, 60 hits, 44 PIM and a minus-22 rating through 46 outings.

Wheeler scored a goal on three shots and had six PIM in Wednesday's 3-1 loss to Edmonton. He also provided four hits and two blocks.

EDGE Analysis

Wheeler lit the lamp for the first time since returning from injury, converting an Andrew Copp centering feed 4:29 into the second period to tie the game at 1-1. The Winnipeg captain has points in four of his last five games, but he also owns an ugly minus-7 rating during that stretch.

Wheeler notched a power-play assist, a game-high seven hits and a minus-4 rating in Monday's 6-1 loss to the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

While Wheeler got on the scoresheet for the second time in three games, it wasn't a great performance for the Jets' captain. The 34-year-old has 34 points (14 on the power play), 93 shots on net, 53 hits, 36 PIM and a minus-21 rating through 42 contests this year. It's been a noticeable decline defensively for Wheeler, whose previous low point in plus-minus was a minus-4 rating in 2009-10.