Wheels up: Jets activate Blake Wheeler from injured reserve
Anne-Marie Sorvin / USA Today
Fighting to hold on to a playoff spot, the Winnipeg Jets are set to welcome one of their top forwards back to the lineup.
Blake Wheeler has been activated from injured reserve in advance of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Kings, the club has announced.
Wheeler, who missed a week of action with a knee injury, has scored 16 goals and added 28 assists in 61 games.
The Jets concurrently announced they have reassigned forward Carl Klingberg to the AHL's St. John’s IceCaps.