It seems that the Winnipeg Jets have ruled out the worst-case scenario when it comes to their No. 1 defenceman.

Winnipeg Jets’ star defenseman Josh Morrissey has not been ruled out of the team’s next game after leaving their 5-2 Jan. 7 victory over the Nashville Predators with a leg injury.

Winnipeg Jets head coach Scott Arniel announced after Tuesday’s 5-2 win over the Nashville Predators that defenseman Josh Morrissey sustained a lower-body injury during the game.

Connor Hellebuyck became the third-fastest goalie to reach 300 career wins while Josh Morrissey left the game late in the second period with a lower-body injury.

That’s a very memorable one.” The Jets had five different goal scorers, while 10 players picked up points, as Winnipeg finally collected its league-leading 28th win of the season, catapulting the Vegas Golden Knights and Washington Capitals for first place,

Morrissey did return later in the second period after leaving the ice slowly following the injury, but then remained in the locker room to open the third. Morrissey is fourth amon