Gabriel Vilardi, a forward for the NHL Jets, hasn't played a shift in the third period of a recent game due to an upper-body injury. Rick Bowness, the team's head coach, announced that Vilardi's injury was the reason for his absence on the ice and mentioned that his status for the upcoming Saturday game in Carolina was up in the air, indicating he may not be available. Despite the injury, Vilardi was not benched but was unable to participate. The Jets were seen practicing without Vilardi in Irving, Texas, before departing for Raleigh for the game. Additionally, Monahan, Ehlers, Appleton, and Vilardi are all game-time decisions (GTDs) for Saturday's match in Carolina. No Gabe Vilardi was reported for the game today in Carolina.
No Gabe Vilardi for @NHLJets today in Carolina.
Monahan, Ehlers, Appleton and Vilardi all GTDs Saturday in Carolina. #NHLJets https://t.co/w020NH8Rnw
No Gabriel Vilardi (upper body) as #NHLJets hit the ice this morning in Irving, Texas before departing for Raleigh for Saturdayโs game vs @Canes
#NHLJets HC Rick Bowness tells reporters in Dallas that Gabriel Vilardi is dealing with an upper-body injury. His status for Saturday in Carolina is in doubt. He wasn't benched in the third period, where he didn't see a single shift.
#NHLJets HC Rick Bowness said F Gabriel Vilardi is dealing with an upper-body injury, thatโs why he didnโt play in the third period. He said his status for Saturday is up in the air, may not be available.
Gabriel Vilardi hasn't played a shift this period.