Coach Paul Maurice said that he's tentatively expecting to have Little (upper body) back from injury by the April 4 game against the Canucks, Sara Orlesky of TSN reports.

Coach Paul Maurice said that he's tentatively expecting to have Little (upper body) back from injury by the April 4 game against the Canucks, Sara Orlesky of TSN reports.

Analysis:

Little didn't skate Thursday morning and will need at least a couple more practices with the team before drawing back into the lineup. He's taken longer to recover from the upper-body injury than anticipated, but so long as he can return in time to help the Jets solidify a playoff berth, the team is likely inclined to take things slowly with him. Adam Lowry has been the primary fill-in for Little, who has accumulated 24 goals and 27 assists over 65 games this season.