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Jets Recall Brayden Yager Ahead of Game 6 Against Blues

With Mark Scheifele sidelined, the 20-year-old WHL standout could make his NHL debut as Winnipeg seeks to close out their first-round playoff series.

Overview

  • The Winnipeg Jets have called up forward Brayden Yager from the WHL's Lethbridge Hurricanes for Game 6 against the St. Louis Blues.
  • Mark Scheifele, who has two goals and four assists in the series, has been ruled out of Game 6 due to injury sustained in Game 5.
  • Yager, acquired in an offseason trade with Pittsburgh, posted 84 points in 54 WHL games this season and has represented Canada at the World Juniors.
  • If Yager plays, it will mark his NHL debut, bolstering Winnipeg's depth as they aim to secure a 4–2 series victory.
  • The Jets lead the first-round series 3–2 and look to advance in St. Louis after a pivotal Game 5 win.