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Neal Pionk Returns to Winnipeg Jets Lineup After Injury
Neal Pionk is returning to the Winnipeg Jets lineup after being sidelined due to injury. The team announced the veteran would be available for Saturday's game against Pittsburgh.
The Winnipeg Jets will have Neal Pionk back on the ice, as the team announced his return from injured reserve on Saturday. A lower-body injury in mid-January sidelined the 30-year-old, causing him to miss 28 games. In nine NHL seasons split between the New York Rangers and Winnipeg, Pionk has recorded 264 points. Before the injury, Pionk had two goals and eight assists in 40 games this season. His average playing time has been 72 games per season.
Key Facts
- Neal Pionk is returning to the Jets lineup after a lower-body injury.
- The injury caused Pionk to miss 28 games.
- Pionk has 264 career points in nine NHL seasons.
- The Winnipeg Jets announced Pionk's return on Saturday.
- Pionk had eight assists and two goals in 40 appearances this season.
- The Jets are hoping to end a two-game losing streak.
- Pionk had an assist in a 5-4 loss to the New York Islanders.