PITTSBURGH — The Winnipeg Jets’ short-handed defence has received more bad news.
Jets coach Paul Maurice said Josh Morrissey would miss a second straight game on Tuesday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins because of an undisclosed injury suffered Sunday in a pre-game warmup.
The team also announced Tuesday that defenceman Dmitry Kulikov has been granted a personal leave.
Defenceman Dustin Byfuglien has been on a personal leave since training camp.
To help fill the holes, the Jets recalled blue-liners Sami Niku and Nelson Nogier from AHL Manitoba.
The Jets (1-2) also announced forward Bryan Little (concussion) has been placed on injured reserve.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 8, 2019.
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