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Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele was forced to leave the ice due to an upper-body injury sustained early in the first period of Game 4 against the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday and did not return to complete the game.
Scheifele crashed hard on the boards during the first period after being stopped on a breakaway. As he was on a move to his backhand, Scheifele lost his balance and tumbled over the stick of Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Laurent Brossoit.
He appeared to be immediately affected by the hit on the boards as he wobbled and skated back to the bench.
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"INJURY UPDATE: #NHLJets F - Mark Scheifele will not return to tonight’s game due to an upper body injury."- Winnipeg Jets PR
He returned to the second shift. While the Jets were on the powerplay, Mark Scheifele attempted a shot but could not complete it due to pain and shortly after exited through the tunnel.
Before exiting the contest, Scheifele had 1:40 ice time and registered two shots. He has scored one goal in the the series. His upper-body injury will be re-evaluated on Tuesday.
The Jets play the Knights on Thursday, and fans can expect an update on him before the team practice on Wednesday.
Mark Scheifele injury comes as another blow for Winnipeg Jets
The injury to Mark Scheifele dealt the Jets yet another setback in their playoff series. The Jets are already without some of their key players against the Golden Knights.
Nikolaj Ehlers didn't play against Vegas on Saturday due to a lower-body injury. He did not feature in Game 4 against the Winnipeg Jets, too.
Meanwhile, Morrissey (lower body) won't be able to play again until after Winnipeg's first-round matchup with Vegas, according to Mitchell Clinton of the Winnipeg Jets' website. He played just 1:14 on Saturday.
Vegas Golden Knights down Winnipeg Jets to lead series 3-1
The Vegas Golden Knights secured a 4-3 win in Game 4 of their seven-game playoff series to take a 3-1 lead against the Winnipeg Jets on Monday.
Brett Howden, Chandler Stephenson and Shea Theodore had two-point contributions in the Knights' win. Meanwhile, netminder Laurent Brossoit made 24 saves and posted a .923 save percentage in the contest.
The Vegas Golden Knights and Winnipeg Jets return to action for Game 5 on Thursday at the T-Mobile Arena.
