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Byfuglien out, Niku to pair with Chiarot for rematch against Senators

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Sami Niku will take Byfuglien's spot on the blueline tonight. (Mike Deal / Free Press files)

Dustin Byfuglien is banged up again, although an extended absence from the Winnipeg Jets lineup is not anticipated.

The veteran defenceman will miss tonight's game and Sami Niku takes his spot as the Jets battle the Ottawa Senators. Game time is 6 p.m. at Bell MTS Place.

Byfuglien came up lame Thursday after a battle in the corner with Colorado forward Mikko Rantanen. He missed a couple of shifts but did play the third period.