Scheifele (lower body) will be out of the lineup Saturday versus Philadelphia, according to John Lu of TSN.

EDGE Analysis

According to coach Rick Bowness, Scheifele did not participate in the morning skate because the 30-year-old forward didn't feel quite right. Scheifele has 14 goals and 41 points in 41 games this season. Gabriel Vilardi could move over from the wing and center the top line, but Bowness said there were several options available to him.

Scheifele (lower body) could return to the lineup Saturday versus Philadelphia, Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Scheifele was injured in the second period Thursday and did not return. Scheifele missed practice Friday, but he has not been ruled out for Saturday's tilt. Scheifele saw his four-game point streak end Thursday. He has 14 goals and 27 assists in 41 outings this season. Gabriel Vilardi could move over to center, if Scheifele is unable to play Saturday.

Scheifele suffered a lower-body injury and won't return to Thursday's game versus the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Scheifele appeared injured early in the second period and was quickly ruled out for the rest of the game, which is an ominous sign for his availability going forward. The center has had a rough week after taking a puck to the ear Tuesday. If he misses time, the Jets may need to call up a forward from AHL Manitoba.

Scheifele (ear) will be in the lineup for Thursday's matchup with Chicago, Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Scheifele will look to extend his four-game point streak during which he has generated two goals and three assists, including one power-play point. Barring another injury, Scheifele figures to be a lock for both the top line and No. 1 power-play unit throughout the rest of the season, making him a top-end fantasy target.

Scheifele got stitches after taking a puck to the ear in Tuesday's 5-0 win over the Blue Jackets, John Lu of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Scheifele was struck by a deflected shot in the third period. He had one assist in 14:42 of ice time prior to the injury, though he was with the team for the postgame celebrations on the ice as well as in the locker room. It's unclear if the injury will affect his availability for Thursday's game versus the Blackhawks.

Scheifele scored two goals, added three hits and went plus-3 in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Both of Scheifele's tallies came in the third period, with the second one being an empty-netter. He snapped a seven-game goal drought with the effort and has now gotten on the scoresheet in three straight games. For the season, the center is at 14 goals, 40 points, 91 shots on net, 29 hits and a plus-17 rating through 39 appearances. He remains firmly in a top-line role.

Scheifele supplied an assist in Friday's 3-1 win over the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Scheifele has a helper in each of the last two contests after going four games without a point. He's lacked a finishing touch lately, going seven games without a goal. The 30-year-old center is at no risk of losing his top-six spot as one of the Jets' most important forwards. For the season, he's produced 12 goals, 26 helpers, 88 shots on net, 26 hits, 24 blocked shots and a plus-14 rating through 38 appearances.

Scheifele notched a power-play assist, two hits and two PIM in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Scheifele had the secondary helper on Gabriel Vilardi's tally in the third period, which was the game-winner. The assist snapped a four-game point drought for Scheifele -- the Jets' top line entered Thursday in a slump before combining on the decisive tally. The center is up to 12 goals, 25 helpers, 10 power-play points, 87 shots on net, 26 hits, 26 PIM and a plus-14 rating through 37 contests overall.

Scheifele delivered two assists in Friday's 5-1 win over the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

Taking full advantage of a slumping Boston team, Scheifele was the secondary distributor on the Jets' first two goals. He's on a major tear this month, adding five goals, seven assists and a plus-17 rating through 10 contests. Scheifele leads the Jets with 12 goals and 24 helpers through 32 games, which probably won't surprise any regular NHL followers, but you'd have to circle back to Dec. 2 to see the last time he garnered a point with the man advantage.

Scheifele scored twice on four shots, added an assist and went plus-5 in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Scheifele's second-period marker put the Jets ahead for good, and he added an empty-netter to seal the win. This was his second multi-point effort in the last 11 games, a span in which he has five goals and five assists. The star center is up to 11 tallies, 31 points, 71 shots on net, 20 PIM and a plus-8 rating through 28 appearances. Kyle Connor (knee) is out for 6-8 weeks, but Scheifele should still be productive despite the absence of his regular linemate.