After a 9-game absence, Winnipeg Jets F/D Dustin Byfuglien will return to action again the Montreal Canadiens.
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The Winnipeg Jets have had plenty of injuries this winter. From Bryan Little, to Mathieu Perreault and Ben Chiarot, it has been rough. However, they will be getting back F/D Dustin Byfuglien as soon as tonight. According to CBC, he will play against the Montreal Canadiens tonight.
"Dustin Byfuglien will lace up against the Canadiens tonight at the MTS Centre.Jets’ coach Paul Maurice announced Thursday morning Byfuglien will be in the lineup against Montreal. Andrew Ladd, Jacob Trouba and Tyler Myers didn’t skate this morning, but will also play tonight.Bryan Little, Mathieu Perreault and Ben Chiarot won’t play against Montreal. Maurice said those three could be added to the lineup in the next two games, but he hopes they’re all ready by April 4."
This is obviously huge for the Winnipeg Jets. Byfuglien will provide an extra presence on the defensive end (where he is scheduled to start tonight, according to Illegal Curve).
Before the injury, Byfuglien was having a productive season. He had 15 goals, 27 assists and 195 hits.
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