Laine will not play vs. Leafs due to upper-body injury
Winnipeg Jets head coach Paul Maurice said winger Patrik Laine will miss Monday's game versus the Toronto Maple Leafs due to an upper-body injury, according to Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston.
Laine left Winnipeg's practice early on Sunday, with Maurice saying the star forward couldn't "warm up right."
Here's a look at the Jets' projected lineup without Laine:
Here's how we expect the #NHLJets to start tonight:
— Ken Wiebe (@WiebesWorld) January 18, 2021
Ehlers-Scheifele-Wheeler
Connor-Stastny-Perreault
Copp-Lowry-Appleton
Harkins-Thompson-Lewis
Morrissey-Niku
Forbort-Pionk
Stanley-Beaulieu
Hellebuyck in goal vs Freddie Andersen
Winnipeg won the only game it's played this season. Laine played a massive part in the club's opening victory, registering two goals - including the overtime winner - and an assist.
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