Scheifele scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old opened the scoring early in the first period before helping set up Kyle Connor for Winnipeg's second tally just 35 seconds into the second. Scheifele is off to a quick start to the season with two goals and three points in two games as he looks to deliver at least 20 goals and 60 points for the ninth straight campaign.

Scheifele recorded a goal in a 5-3 loss to Calgary on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Scheifele was playing in his first contest since signing a seven-year, $59.5 million contract. He attempted to make it a special night for the Jets by scoring at 14:18 of the third period to tie the contest at 3-3. Calgary's Elias Lindholm spoiled the comeback attempt, though, by finding the back of the net later in the frame. Scheifele had 68 points in 81 contests last season, including a career-high 42 markers.

Scheifele inked a seven-year, $59.5 million contract extension with Winnipeg on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Scheifele will play the final season of his eight-year, $49 million deal in 2023-24. He piled up 42 goals and 68 points in 81 games last campaign. Scheifele is slated to center Winnipeg's top line and work on the first power-play unit this season.

Scheifele (illness) will be in the lineup Thursday versus the Senators, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Scheifele was limited by an illness earlier this week, but it was never expected to be a long-term concern. The 30-year-old center will likely play on the top line throughout 2023-24. He had 42 goals and 26 assists in 81 contests last season.

Scheifele (illness) won't be available for Monday's preseason game against Calgary, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Scheifele's availability for Thursday's preseason finale is unclear at this time. Still, it wouldn't be a surprise if he was ready for the start of the regular season. Scheifele compiled 42 goals and 68 points in 81 games last campaign.

Scheifele (upper body) is expected to center a line with Kyle Connor and Gabriel Vilardi for Thursday's first on-ice practice, Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Scheifele missed the last game of the Jets' first-round playoff exit with the injury, which was sustained in Game 4 of the series against Vegas. The center was never expected to miss time to begin camp. Scheifele is entering a contract year and his long-term future with the Jets is in question, but he'll undoubtedly once again have a sizable role with the team to begin 2023-24.

Scheifele (upper body) will miss Game 5 versus Vegas on Thursday, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Scheifele logged just 1:40 of ice time Monday before leaving the contest because of the injury. He had 42 goals and 68 points in 81 regular-season outings in 2022-23, and the 30-year-old's contributed a goal through four playoff appearances this year. Vladislav Namestnikov might play a bigger role Thursday with Scheifele unavailable.

Scheifele (upper body) is considered day-to-day and could be available for Game 5 against Vegas on Thursday, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Scheifele logged just 1:40 of ice time in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Golden Knights prior to exiting the contest. Head coach Rick Bowness said Tuesday that the Jets forward is feeling much better, and he's hopeful that Scheifele could be an option for Thursday's must-win contest. Vegas currently has a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. Scheifele has one goal, 10 shots on net and five hits in four appearances this postseason.

Scheifele (upper body) will be reevaluated Tuesday but head coach Rick Bowness isn't sure if he'll return this series, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

The team will know more after more testing but the early word doesn't sound great. Scheifele has one goal and 10 shots through four postseason games. An update on his status should be available before Game 5 on Thursday.

Scheifele (upper body) will not return to Monday's game against Vegas.

EDGE Analysis

Scheifele logged two shots in 1:40 of ice time before leaving the game. He has one goal through four games so far in this series. Game 5 will take place Thursday and there should be an update on his status by then.