Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien is expected to be out until after the All-Star Game on Jan. 26, head coach Paul Maurice said Sunday, according to team insider Mitchell Clinton.
The 33-year-old suffered a leg injury Saturday night after taking a hit from Minnesota Wild forward Luke Kunin.
A minimum four-week absence is a significant blow for the Jets as Byfuglien's been the club's most productive blue-liner, having tallied 29 points in 32 games. The good news is that the Jets have gone 5-0-1 in the six contests that Byfuglien has missed this season.
The Jets currently sit tied for top spot in the Western Conference with 50 points despite coming off back-to-back losses to the Minnesota Wild and Calgary Flames.
