Scott Arniel shares second Haydn Fleury update as Jets recall centerman

In Winnipeg, Jets head coach Scott Arniel gave a second update on defenseman Haydn Fleury after a tense scene in their latest 10th consecutive loss Tuesday night.

The team made an announcement on Wednesday that the player has been placed on injured reserve. The decision comes a day after he was escorted out of the game on a stretcher with injuries sustained against the Vegas Golden Knights.

This occurred as Fleury chased after a loose puck in the Jets' zone and tried to make a pass, but was pushed by Vegas forward Keegan Kolesar.

He lost his balance and crashed into the boards, leaving him in need of medical attention before being rushed to a hospital by an ambulance. Later in the game, it was reported that Fleury had movement in his extremities.

Fleury was released from the hospital late on Tuesday night and appeared for team meetings at the rink on Wednesday. Head coach Scott Arniel informed Jets color commentator Mitchell Clinton that Fleury broke his nose and bruised his back.

Arniel further informed Mitchell that further testing is still needed to determine if a concussion is possible.

In a further move due to this, the Jets have recalled Danny Zhilkin, a forward, from the AHL's Manitoba Moose affiliate. Zhilkin, aged 22, was picked in the third round of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft and has never laced up his skates in an NHL contest yet.

The Jets sit last in the league at 15-21-5 and face the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday.