Ondrej Pavelec (lower body) was placed on injured reserve by the Jets on Monday, Patrick Williams of NHL.com reports.

Pavelec (lower body) was placed on injured reserve by the Jets on Monday, Patrick Williams of NHL.com reports.

Analysis:

Pavelec was seen sporting crutches following Saturday's game against the Coyotes, indicating his injury could be more than a short-term issue. The Jets called up young netminder Connor Hellebuyck on Sunday, and he will presumably serve as the backup moving forward. Michael Hutchinson will likely receive the biggest workload in net during Pavelec's absence, with the potential for the newly recalled Hellebuyck to sprinkle in a few times depending on the length of Pavelec's absence.