This evening, a new interview with Winnipeg Jets head coach Scott Arniel has provided a crucial update on an injury suffered by Gabriel Vilardi and his possible return. The <a href='https://www.hockeylatest.com/nhl-team/winnipeg-jets/injury-update-provided-on-jets-top-six-forward-prior-to-game-3-vs-the-blues' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Winnipeg Jets have been without Gabriel Vilardi and Nikolaj Ehlers</a> for the entire first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs to this point. While the Jets hold a series lead over the Blues, Game 3 landed decisively on the side of the Blues, shifting momentum in the series heading into Game 4. With that momentum shift occurring, the Jets are now in major need of a boost to the lineup and the overall series. Luckily, it seems a boost could be in store as the Jets provided great news regarding Gabriel Vilardi's return this evening. <h3>Winnipeg Jets Give A Major Update On Gabriel Vilardi's Return</h3> During this afternoon's practice, the Winnipeg Jets were seen with a much healthier lineup, including the return of Vilardi to regular line rushes. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/NHLJets/status/1916195830492463201'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/MitchellClinton/status/1916200272193327502'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> While this return is incredibly encouraging for Vilardi, his game status still had not yet been confirmed. After practice, head coach Scott Arniel spoke to the media and provided positive news on Vilardi. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/wpgmurat/status/1916217939206017353'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> While Vilardi remains a game-time decision, the fact that he participated in line rushes and was working with both special teams units suggests we could see his return as soon as Game 4. The Jets have been in need of a major spark, and adding Vilardi both for his offensive skill but also two-way game could be exactly what the Jets need to swing the momentum back into their favor. As more updates are provided on Vilardi and his impending return to the Winnipeg Jets lineup, we will pass along the latest news.