Jets activate Mark Scheifele from injured reserve

Field Level Media|published: Tue 6th February, 14:56 2024

Jan 5, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele (55) moves the puck ahead of Anaheim Ducks defenseman Urho Vaakanainen (5) during the first period at Honda Center. credits: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

The Winnipeg Jets activated forward Mark Scheifele from injured reserve prior to Tuesday's game against the host Pittsburgh Penguins.

Scheifele has been sidelined six games due to a lower-body injury. The Jets placed forward Axel Jonsson-Fjallby on waivers.

Scheifele, 30, has totaled 41 points (14 goals, 27 assists) in 41 games in 2023-24.

He has recorded 686 points (286 goals, 400 assists) in 764 games since being selected by the Jets with the seventh overall pick of the 2011 NHL Draft.

Jonsson-Fjallby, 25, had five points (two goals, three assists) in 26 games this season.

—Field Level Media