Stastny (lower body) will return to the lineup for Thursday's matchup with the Predators, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stastny will return to a prominent role following his three-game absence, skating on Winnipeg's top line and second power-play unit versus Nashville. The 36-year-old forward has notched eight goals and 16 points through 24 contests this season.

Stastny (lower body/COVID-19 protocols) may be available for Thursday's game versus the Predators, Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stastny will need to officially clear the virus protocols to be eligible to play in the contest. He's already missed three games, two of which were due to the protocols. If Stastny plays Thursday, he'll take the place of Nikolaj Ehlers (lower body).

Stastny (lower body) has been designated for the league's COVID-19 protocols Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Stastny has registered three goals and one assist in his last three contests but is currently dealing with a lower-body injury in addition to his placement in the protocols. At this point, the 36-year-old center won't be an option against the Red Wings on Thursday and could be sidelined even longer.

Stastny (lower body) won't play Thursday versus the Avalanche, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stastny wasn't on the ice for warmups after being deemed a game-time decision earlier Thursday. C.J. Suess will enter the lineup in a bottom-six role in place of Stastny, whose next chance to return is next Thursday versus the Red Wings. per Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press, Stastny's injury is a lower-body issue.

Stastny (undisclosed) was designated as a game-time call for Thursday's contest in Colorado, per Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun.

EDGE Analysis

Stastny struggled through a foot injury in November. In the 13 contests he's played since recovering, the 36-year-old has averaged 16:46 of ice time, 2:04 during the power play and recorded eight points.

Stastny scored a goal on three shots in Sunday's 5-4 overtime win over the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Stastny gave the Jets a lead at 2:28 of the third period. The 36-year-old forward posted six points in eight games in December, and he's off to a strong start in January as well. Stastny has eight goals, 16 points, 36 shots on net and a plus-9 rating through 23 contests. If he can maintain a top-six role, he could have some appeal in deeper fantasy formats.

Stastny scored two goals, one on the power play and the other the game-winner, and added an assist in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Both his tallies came in the third period after he helped set up Nikolaj Ehlers for the game's opening goal in the second. Stastny snapped a brief three-game point drought with the performance, and on the season he has seven goals and 15 points through 22 contests in what's shaping up to be a bounce-back campaign for the 35-year-old.

Stastny recorded an assist in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Stastny forced the Kraken into a turnover in their own zone, collected the puck and set up Dominic Toninato for the opening tally. Stastny has assists in consecutive games and four points in his last seven contests. The 35-year-old forward is up to five tallies, seven helpers, 22 shots on net and a plus-6 rating through 18 appearances this season, and it seems he's settled into a third-line role fairly well.

Stastny produced an assist in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Stastny set up a Nikolaj Ehlers tally in the second period. The assist gave Stastny his third point in the last six games. The 35-year-old is up to 11 points, 22 shots on net and a plus-5 rating through 17 appearances. In a third-line role, Stastny figures to be more of a secondary scorer than a driving force on offense.

Stastny scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Flames.

EDGE Analysis

Stastny scored in his second game back from a foot injury that kept him out for eight contests. The 35-year-old has been effective when in the lineup this year, piling up five goals and four assists through 13 appearances. With the Jets' forward group at full health, Stastny has worked in a middle-six role upon his return, which could him limit his scoring output going forward.