Vilardi to be with Jets during playoff road trip to St. Louis, no word on playing status

The Canadian Press

· Posted: Apr 23, 2025 2:56 PM EDT | Last Updated: 5 minutes ago

Gabriel Vilardi volition question with the Winnipeg Jets connected their upcoming roadworthy travel to St. Louis.

The talented winger practised with the squad again Wednesday successful a yellowish non-contact jersey. Head manager Scott Arniel said he'll beryllium connected the formation to Missouri.

The Jets play the Blues successful Game 3 of their Western Conference opening-round playoff bid connected Thursday and clasp a 2-0 pb successful the best-of-seven NHL contest. Game 4 is Sunday.

Arniel said winger Nikolaj Ehlers (lower body) won't marque the trip.

Vilardi missed the past 11 regular-season games with an upper-body wounded aft having a beardown run with 27 goals and 61 points successful 71 games.

He was replaced by Alex Iafallo connected the apical enactment with left-winger Kyle Connor and centre Mark Schiefele.