The Winnipeg Jets have made several lineup adjustments in response to player absences during their on-ice session in Boston. Gabriel Vilardi, absent due to an undisclosed minor injury, was replaced by Axel Jonsson-Fjallby in the lineup. Alex Iafallo was moved up to the top line with Adam Lowry and Kyle Connor, while Nikolaj Ehlers and Iafallo traded places, with Ehlers joining the top line. Rasmus Kupari and Dominic Toninato also swapped spots on the third and fourth lines. Head Coach Rick Bowness reunited the checking line of Adam Lowry with Nino Niederreiter and Mason Appleton to start the third period. These adjustments follow the absence of Mark Scheifele and Vilardi, leading to the 'full Bowness blender' to optimize the team's performance.
Tonight's @LAKings Line Rushes - Dubois - Kopitar - Kempe Moore - Danault - Fiala Laferriere - Byfield - Anderson-Dolan Grundstrom - Lewis - Fagemo Anderson - Doughty Gavrikov - Clarke Englund - Spence Rittich Talbot
#NHLJets lines are now: Connor-Namestnikov-Ehlers Niederreiter-Lowry-Appleton Perfetti-Toninato-Iafallo Barron-Kupari -AJF Full Bowness blender out with no Scheifele and Vilardi.
Gabriel Vilardi is dealing with an undisclosed injury that is believed to be minor. That's why he was deemed a game-time decision by #NHLJets HC Rick Bowness after the morning skate. He skated today but wasn't feeling 100 per cent. That's why Axel Jonsson-Fjallby is in lineup.
To start the third, #NHLJets HC Rick Bowness has reunited his checking line of Adam Lowry between Nino Niederreiter and Mason Appleton.
Nikolaj Ehlers and Alex Iafallo have traded places, with Ehlers bumped to top line. Looks like Rasmus Kupari and Dominic Toninato also swapping spots on 3rd and 4th lines as #NHLJets look to find some rhythm.
No Gabriel Vilardi for #NHLJets warmup. He will be replaced by Axel Jonsson-Fjallby. Alex Iafallo moves up to the top line with Adam Lowry and Kyle Connor.
One more #NHLJets F absent from the on-ice session today in Gabriel Vilardi. here are the rushes taking place👇 https://t.co/zceIcz5szY
Another development at #NHLJets skate today in Boston. Likely just maintenance, but we will see what HC Rick Bowness says about this as well. https://t.co/JzZfzKEUtw
#NHLJets line rushes in Boston. No Gabriel Vilardi or Cole Perfetti: Connor-Lowry-Iafallo Barron-Namestnikov-Ehlers Niederreiter-Toninato-Appleton Gustafsson-Kupari-AJF Morrissey-DeMelo Dillon-Pionk Samberg-Schmidt Chisholm-Stanley Hellebuyck Brossoit