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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.

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Canada's Brayden Yager (11) skates with the puck as USA's Drew Fortescue (5) defends during second period IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship tournament action in Ottawa on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

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.