Jets' Paul Stastny: Will play Thursday

Stastny will suit up against the Blackhawks on Thursday, Mitchell Clinton of JetsTV reports.

Analysis:

Stastny returns to action after missing just one outing versus Nashville on Tuesday. Prior to getting hurt, the center had tallied six points in his previous five outings -- including a pair of power-play helpers. It seems likely that the Quebec native will resume playing alongside Nikolaj Ehlers and Patrik Laine, in addition to his role with the man advantage.