Kyle Connor of the NHL's Winnipeg Jets is set to return to the lineup after a knee injury that was initially expected to keep him out for 6-8 weeks. He has made a quicker recovery and is expected to play against the New York Islanders. His return is eagerly anticipated by fans and the team, as he is the leading goal scorer for the Jets. His absence has been felt, but his return is seen as a significant boost for the team. His recovery has been faster than anticipated, and he is determined to contribute to the team's success.
#GoJetsGo welcome back their leading goal scorer, Kyle Connor, tonight vs. #Isles after a 16-game absence. Connor (No. 17) was selected right after #Isles drafted Mat Barzal (No. 16) at 2015 #NHL Draft. @TheHockeyNews https://t.co/wlxBhpvRfu https://t.co/wlxBhpvRfu
Just getting caught up with this game. Elias Salomonsson opens the scoring. This was his 3rd scoring chance already 6 minutes into the game. #NHLJets https://t.co/trQM9SFIaE
Kyle Connor was expected to miss 6-8 weeks with an MCL injury, but he'll be back in the lineup tonight after just five weeks of recovery. He discusses the challenges of his recovery and how he's been itching to get back into the lineup: https://t.co/Ay6n77VULf https://t.co/cgrY9VYfAk
#Isles face the elite Connor Hellebuyck and the soaring #GoJetsGo tonight on the second of a back-to-back. They also get to witness the return of F Kyle Connor. Puck drop at 8 PM ET. https://t.co/9iYgERrYpK https://t.co/9iYgERrYpK
#NHLJets Kyle Connor will play tonight. He wouldn’t revisit the knee-on-knee hit that injured him on December 10, but said that Ducks F Ryan Strome texted him after the game with “nice words”, which Connor said he appreciated. @TSN_Edge
#NHLJets Kyle Connor is 5 weeks, 2 days into his 6-8 recovery. Yesterday Scott Arniel hinted that Connor could be ready to return tonight vs #NYIslanders. Connor - Lowry - Iafallo is first line up. @TSN_Edge
Kyle Connor and Nikolaj Ehlers are on the ice in regular jerseys this morning, Mark Scheifele is not. Connor Hellebuyck going through his regular starting goalie routine and will be between the pipes for #NHLJets tonight vs #Isles
Although he has one final hurdle to clear with the morning skate and how he feels after, I’m expecting LW Kyle Connor to play for #NHLJets tonight vs #Isles in what will be his first game since suffering a knee injury vs #Ducks on Dec. 10.
#NHLJets Associate Coach Arniel says Ehlers took a maintenance day and Scheifele remains day-to-day. Connor’s first full practice immersed him in power play and 5-on-5 drills and he’ll be assessed Tuesday morning. Yesterday he reached 5 weeks in his 6-8 week recovery. @TSN_Edge
#NHLJets first line in practice is Connor - Lowry - Vilardi with Ehlers and Scheifele missing. @TSN_Edge