Jets' Laine out vs. Maple Leafs with upper-body injury, listed day-to-day

January 18, 2021 - 1:26pm

Check this out, as Patrik Laine comes out for Jets practice, but after testing out his undisclosed ailment, has to leave early, making his status unknown against the Maple Leafs.

Winnipeg Jets forward Patrik Laine will miss Monday’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs with an upper-body injury, coach Paul Maurice told reporters.

Patrik Laine is out tonight with an upper-body injury, per Paul Maurice.

— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) January 18, 2021

Laine practised on Monday and Sunday, but left early on both occasions. He is listed as day-to-day. Jansen Harkins will enter the lineup Monday in his place.

#NHLJets HC Paul Maurice said he doesn't believe the issue for Patrik Laine is long term but they want him healed before he goes back into the lineup, which can be a challenge with six games in nine nights on the horizon.

— Ken Wiebe (@WiebesWorld) January 18, 2021

In Winnipeg’s season opener Thursday, Laine had two goals and an assist in a 4-3 win over the Calgary Flames. Monday’s game against Toronto begins at 7 p.m. ET.

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