DeMelo scored a goal and added three hits in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Blues in Game 5.

EDGE Analysis

DeMelo put the Jets ahead 3-2 at 11:05 of the second period, and the third time was the charm for them to hold the lead. The veteran defenseman has two points, five shots on net, eight hits, six blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over four playoff appearances. He continues to skate alongside Josh Morrissey on the top pairing, and while DeMelo won't generate a lot of offense, he gets plenty of ice time in a shutdown role.

DeMelo (illness) will play Sunday in Game 4 against the Blues, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

DeMelo will return to the Jets' blue line after an illness kept him sidelined in Game 3. The 31-year-old DeMelo has one assist in the playoffs after logging 19 points (three goals, 16 assists) in 82 regular-season contests.

DeMelo was unavailable for Thursday's Game 3 versus the Blues due to an illness, Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

DeMelo took a maintenance day Wednesday, which suggests he's been under the weather for at least a couple of days. With two full days before Game 4, DeMelo should have a decent chance of returning for Sunday's contest.

DeMelo (undisclosed) is not in the lineup for Thursday's Game 3 versus the Blues, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Colin Miller is expected to take DeMelo's place in the lineup. DeMelo also missed Wednesday's practice for what was originally termed maintenance, but it appears whatever he is dealing with is a little more serious. His next chance to play is Sunday's Game 4 in St. Louis.

DeMelo registered an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 5-4 shootout win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

DeMelo ended a seven-game point drought with the helper on Josh Morrissey's game-tying goal late in the third period. The 31-year-old DeMelo continues to play a shutdown role on the top pairing, which gives him plenty of ice time to chip in some depth offense as well. He's at 19 points, 73 shots on net, 136 hits, 110 blocked shots, 38 PIM and a plus-33 rating over 80 appearances this season, though that's well off the pace of his 31-point career year from 2023-24.

DeMelo logged an assist and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

DeMelo has a helper in back-to-back games and four assists over his last nine outings. He won't do as much on offense as defense partner Josh Morrissey, but DeMelo is along for the ride in premium minutes. The 31-year-old blueliner has 18 points, 64 shots on net, 121 hits, 102 blocked shots and a plus-25 rating across 72 appearances this season.

DeMelo notched an assist, two shots on goal, four hits and two blocked shots in Friday's 4-1 win over the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

DeMelo has three helpers over his last nine contests, and he has gone plus-2 in that span. The 31-year-old provides some balance on the top pairing, taking on a shutdown role that allows Josh Morrissey to shine on offense. DeMelo has still had a decent year in that role, earning 16 points, a plus-27 rating, 61 shots on net, 113 hits and 96 blocked shots across 67 appearances, but that's well behind his 31-point career year from 2023-24.

DeMelo provided an assist in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

DeMelo ended a six-game point drought with the assist. He has two goals and four assists across his last 14 contests, a fair amount of offense for a defenseman that typically doesn't make large scoring contributions. He's at 14 points, 54 shots on net, 98 hits, 81 blocked shots and a plus-25 rating through 59 contests overall.

DeMelo produced two assists, three shots on goal, two hits and two PIM in Friday's 5-2 win over Utah.

EDGE Analysis

DeMelo earned his first multi-point effort of the season after assisting on goals by David Gustafsson and Cole Perfetti. The 31-year-old DeMelo has picked up the scoring pace in January with five points over 11 outings this month. He's up to three goals, nine assists, 49 shots on net, 87 hits, 61 blocked shots, 26 PIM and a plus-20 rating through 50 appearances.

DeMelo scored a goal while adding four shots, a hit and three blocked shots in Monday's 5-2 loss to Utah.

EDGE Analysis

DeMelo isn't known for being much of a fantasy contributor despite playing in the Jets' first defensive pairing. He has just 10 points through 48 games, and the fact that two of his three goals have come over his last three appearances suggests he's not going to score regularly going forward. He does bring a lot of physicality to the table, as he's racked up 82 hits and 59 blocked shots thus far.