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Injury bug bites Jets
Mathieu Perreault’s latest bad break represents a golden opportunity for Kyle Connor.
The skilled young forward was called up Monday from the Manitoba Moose to replace Perreault in the Winnipeg Jets lineup.
Perreault suffered a lower-body injury while blocking a shot late in the second period of Saturday night’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes and is expected to miss up to a month. It’s yet another blow for Perreault, who can’t seem to stay healthy for an extended period of time.
Connor, 20, will step right into the lineup by taking Perreault’s spot on a line with Bryan Little and Patrik Laine.