Mark Scheifele will miss his 15th consecutive game tonight when Winnipeg hosts the Colorado Avalanche tonight (6 p.m., Sportsnet, TSN 1290) but the star centre could be less than a week away from a return to the Jets lineup.
Schiefele, who sustained an upper-body injury when he crashed into the boards in a game against the Edmonton Oilers on Dec. 27, participated in an optional pre-game morning skate Saturday after wearing a non-contact jersey earlier in the week.
Head coach Paul Maurice said Scheifele would not play Tuesday against the visiting Arizona Coyotes but could return Friday against the St.