DeMelo will sit out the next two games with a lower-body injury, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Jets will see if DeMelo is able to return to the lineup Feb. 11 against Chicago following the All-Star break. He has produced 14 points, 50 shots on goal, 60 blocks and 83 hits in 46 games this season. DeMelo will be replaced on the back end by Dylan Samberg.

DeMelo recorded two assists in a 4-1 win against Pittsburgh on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

DeMelo has recorded at least a point in three of his last four games, which brings him up to two goals and 14 points in 39 contests this season. DeMelo's already ahead of his 2021-22 finish of a goal and 13 points in 76 contests. The 29-year-old has never recorded more than 22 points in a single campaign though, and he's averaging just 0:04 of power-play ice time this season, so while he might maintain his current offensive pace, DeMelo shouldn't be counted on to grow beyond it in the second half of 2022-23.

DeMelo picked up his 10th assist of the season in a 4-2 victory over Buffalo on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

DeMelo has a goal and two assists in his last five games, giving him two goals and 12 points in 38 games, The defenseman also had 72 hits and 50 blocks this season.

DeMelo notched a rare goal during a 2-1 overtime win over the visiting Predators on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Goalless since Nov. 13, 2021, DeMelo received a pass from Kyle Connor and poked in Tuesday's game-tying tally at 12:54 of the second period. The 29-year-old defenseman scored his first marker in 25 games this season, producing his second point in eight December appearances after registering an assist in three consecutive contests (Nov. 25-29). DeMelo on Tuesday generated a season-high three shots after recording one in each of his previous seven appearances.

DeMelo posted an assist and two PIM in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

DeMelo has four helpers in seven games since returning from an upper-body injury. The defenseman sees time on the top pairing, but he's mostly a stay-at-home type of blueliner. The 29-year-old is up to six helpers, 22 shots on net, 40 hits, 20 blocked shots, six PIM and a plus-3 rating in 21 appearances.

DeMelo notched two assists and went minus-2 in Friday's 5-4 overtime win over the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

DeMelo missed four games with an upper-body injury. He doubled his point total for the year with helpers on goals by Adam Lowry and Kyle Connor over the last two periods of regulation. DeMelo has four assists in 15 outings so far, so he's not a huge threat on offense. The 29-year-old blueliner has added 18 shots on net, 30 hits, 13 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating while playing third-pairing minutes, though he led all Jets defensemen with a season-high 23:45 of ice time Friday.

DeMelo (upper body) will be back in the lineup Friday in Dallas, Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

DeMelo has missed the last four games. He has two assists in 14 games with 29 hits and 12 blocked shots.

DeMelo (upper body) skated in a non-contact jersey Wednesday, indicating he won't be available for the evening's matchup with Minnesota, Ken Wiebe of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

DeMelo's only picked up two helpers through 14 games this campaign, so his continued absence will almost certainly go unnoticed in most fantasy formats. Check back for another update on the 29-year-old defender once he's cleared to rejoin the lineup.

DeMelo (upper body) will not play in Monday's matchup with Carolina, Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

DeMelo will be out of action for his third straight contest due to his lingering upper-body issue. Considering the defenseman has just two assists in 14 games this season, his continued absence is unlikely to impact the majority of fantasy players.

DeMelo (upper body) will not be in the lineup Saturday against Pittsburgh, according to Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Rick Bowness is hopeful DeMelo will be able to return to the lineup Monday versus Carolina. Demelo also missed Thursday's game against Anaheim -- he has two assists, 29 hits and 12 blocked shots through 14 games this season.