Schmidt returns to lineup for Jets in Game 3, fellow defenceman Stanley to sit


by Delta Optimist

Delta Optimist— DENVER — The Winnipeg Jets are making a lineup change after splitting the first two games of their first-round NHL playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche.

Sportsnet.ca—Nate Schmidt returns to Jets' lineup for Game 3 against Avalanche. Head coach Rick Bowness says that Nate Schmidt will be in the lineup for Game 3 on Friday night and fellow blueliner Logan Stanley will sit.

ESPN—Mikhail Sergachev returns to Lightning lineup for Game 4. Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev, out since fracturing the tibia and fibula in his left leg Feb. 7, made a stunning return to the lineup as his club looked to avoid elimination in Game 4 of its series against the Florida Panthers Saturday.

Sportsnet.ca—Jets defenceman Brenden Dillon won't play Game 4 vs. Avalanche. The Winnipeg Jets will be without Brenden Dillon for Game 4 against the Colorado Avalanche after the defenceman suffered a cut to his hand by a skate.