Gabriel Vilardi C/RW WPG Wed 5/1/24 2:01 AM
Gabriel Vilardi
C/RW WPG
Vilardi recorded a power-play assist, three shots on goal, two hits and a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Avalanche in Game 5.
EDGE Analysis
Vilardi picked up four helpers, nine shots on net, four hits, six PIM and a minus-4 rating over five playoff contests. The 24-year-old had 36 points in just 47 regular-season outings, frequently featuring in a top-six role for the Jets. He is under contract for 2024-25 and should return to a similar assignment, which could put him in line for a breakout year before he reaches restricted free agency.
Gabriel Vilardi C/RW WPG Wed 4/24/24 2:02 AM
Gabriel Vilardi
C/RW WPG
Vilardi notched an assist, two shots on goal, two PIM and a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Avalanche in Game 2.
EDGE Analysis
Vilardi has earned three helpers through two playoff contests. He's also recorded four shots on net while seeing top-line minutes. Vilardi's scoring upside is limited compared to linemates Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor, but the 24-year-old could have some extra fantasy appeal if he stays in that role during the postseason.
Gabriel Vilardi C/RW WPG Sun 4/21/24 10:56 PM
Gabriel Vilardi
C/RW WPG
Vilardi registered two assists, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 7-6 win over the Avalanche in Game 1.
EDGE Analysis
Vilardi had six goals over the last seven games of the campaign, but his last assist was Feb. 25, two games before he was held out with an enlarged spleen. The 24-year-old has held down a top-line role since his return, and he set up goals by linemates Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor in this contest. It's still early in the postseason, but Vilardi could achieve breakout status if he stays in that place in the lineup.
Gabriel Vilardi C/RW WPG Wed 4/10/24 11:07 AM
Gabriel Vilardi
C/RW WPG
Vilardi scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over Nashville.
EDGE Analysis
Vilardi got the Jets on the board 6:51 into the first period, beating Juuse Saros with a nifty between-the-legs shot on the power play to tie the game 1-1. The 24-year-old Vilardi now has four goals in five games since returning from a month-long stint on IR. Overall, he's up to 20 goals and 34 points through 43 games this season while skating in a top-line role.
Gabriel Vilardi C/RW WPG Fri 4/5/24 12:54 AM
Gabriel Vilardi
C/RW WPG
Vilardi scored three goals on nine shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Flames.
EDGE Analysis
One goal was on the power play and the last one went into an empty-net. Vilardi had gone scoreless over his last four contests, two on each side of a four-week absence with an enlarged spleen. The 24-year-old is up to 19 goals, 33 points, 108 shots on net and a plus-11 rating through just 41 contests this season. He's seen time on the first line lately, though the Jets' forward combinations remain unsettled. Vilardi's a lock for the top six and should also continue to see plenty of power-play usage, so he's a strong depth option in fantasy.
Gabriel Vilardi C/RW WPG Fri 3/29/24 2:21 PM
Gabriel Vilardi
C/RW WPG
Vilardi (enlarged spleen) will be back in the lineup Saturday versus Ottawa, according to Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site.
EDGE Analysis
It has been a tough four weeks for Vilardi, who will return to the top line, alongside Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele. Vilardi missed 15 games and the Jets struggled, going 7-7-1. Vilardi has 16 goals and 30 points in just 38 games this season, including six goals and 11 points on the power play.
Gabriel Vilardi C/RW WPG Fri 3/15/24 12:11 PM
Gabriel Vilardi
C/RW WPG
Per Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site, Vilardi has been diagnosed with an enlarged spleen, the Jets announced Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Vilardi will miss his eighth straight game Friday when the Jets host Anaheim. He is being treated, but he will miss the upcoming five-game road trip that begins in Columbus on Saturday. Vilardi has 16 goals and 30 points in 38 contests this season. There is no timetable for his return.
Gabriel Vilardi C/RW WPG Thu 3/14/24 2:12 PM
Gabriel Vilardi
C/RW WPG
Vilardi (upper body) will miss Friday's game against Anaheim, per Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site.
EDGE Analysis
Vilardi hasn't been in the lineup since Feb. 29. He has 16 goals and 30 points in 38 appearances in 2023-24. Vilardi will probably play in a top-six capacity once he returns, though the Jets' acquisition of Tyler Toffoli last Friday might complicate that.
Gabriel Vilardi C/RW WPG Mon 3/11/24 12:56 PM
Gabriel Vilardi
C/RW WPG
Vilardi (upper body) has yet to resume skating but is expected to get back on the ice soon, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports Monday.
EDGE Analysis
At best, Vilardi might be skating ahead of Friday's clash with Anaheim but his return to action for that contest seems questionable for the time being. Due to his upper-body injury, the 24-year-old forward has already been out of the lineup for the Jets' last five contests. With the addition of Tyler Toffoli at the trade deadline, Vilardi could be in danger of losing his top-six role even once cleared to play.
Gabriel Vilardi C/RW WPG Thu 3/7/24 3:28 PM
Gabriel Vilardi
C/RW WPG
Vilardi (upper body) will miss Winnipeg's next two games, per Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press.
EDGE Analysis
The Jets will play Friday in Seattle and Saturday in Vancouver without Vilardi. The 24-year-old forward has 16 goals and 30 points in 38 contests this season. He hasn't been in the lineup since last Thursday, but Vilardi should serve in a top-six capacity once he's healthy.