Adam Lowry To Be Out Against Avalanche
Winnipeg Jets captain Adam Lowry has been labelled week-to-week with an upper-body injury by head coach Scott Arniel.
Winnipeg Jets head coach Scott Ariel announced that captain Adam Lowry will be out week-to-week with an upper-body injury. Lowry was injured during Monday night’s loss versus Utah Hockey Club when he crashed into the boards during the first period of play and did not return.
Lowry’s injury comes just as the Jets were on the cusp of being fully healthy, with defenceman Haydn Fleury also returning to the lineup on Wednedsay night for the first time since Dec. 23 and joining Appleton in making his return.
Considering Lowry was deemed week-to-week by head coach Scott Arniel on Wednesday, it shouldn't come as a surprise to see him landing on injured reserve. Additionally, the extra roster spot will allow the Jets to activate Mason Appleton (lower body) off IR ahead of Wednesday's clash with Colorado.
Forward Adam Lowry has been listed as week-to-week with an upper-body injury, Jets head coach Scott Arniel told reporters Wednesday, per Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press. The team later announced Lowry’s placement on injured reserve retroactive to Jan.
Winnipeg Jets center Adam Lowry (lower body) is considered week-to-week. Jets head coach Scott Arniel announced the news on Wednesday after Lowry was injured in Monday's game against Utah. The 31-year-old will miss his first game of the season on Wednesday against Colorado.
Winnipeg Jets head coach Scott Arniel announced captain Adam Lowry is week-to-week with an upper-body injury, according to Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press."It's a big loss," Arniel said. Lowry was injured in the first period of Monday's loss to the Utah Hockey Club.
Winnipeg Jets captain Adam Lowry will be out week to week with an upper-body injury he sustained Monday in Utah.
Pierre LeBrun added that the Jets are losing the “heart and soul of the team”. Lowry has recorded 11 goals and 26 points in 48 games this season. His leadership will be missed in the dressing room as Winnipeg continue to be a top contender entering in the postseason.
The Jets (31-14-3) are in Colorado (28-19-1) on Wednesday night. The two teams last knocked heads during the recent eight-game homestand, with Connor Hellebuyck earning his league-leading sixth shutout, as the Jets won 3-0 on Jan. 11.
The team atop the Western Conference will have their depth tested down the middle for the next few weeks. According to Murat Ates of The Athletic, Winnipeg Jets forward Adam Lowry has been designated as week-to-week with an upper-body injury.