Stenlund scored a goal and added two hits in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 2.
Stenlund ultimately didn't miss time after leaving the Jets' regular-season finale with a lower-body injury. He's operated as the fourth-line center through two playoff contests, picking up a goal, two shots on net, two hits and two blocked shots. The 26-year-old shouldn't be expected to generate much offense in that kind of role.
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Jets' Kevin Stenlund: Set to play
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Stenlund (lower body) is expected to be in the lineup for Tuesday's Game 1 versus the Golden Knights, Murat Ares of The Athletic reports.
Stenlund took line rushes in his usual fourth-line center spot, flanked by David Gustafsson and Saku Maenalanen. It appears Stenlund won't miss any games with the lower-body injury he suffered in the regular-season finale.
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Jets' Kevin Stenlund: Remains game-time decision
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Stenlund (lower body) will be a game-time decision for Game 1 against Vegas on Tuesday, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports.
As expected, Stenlund took part in Winnipeg's optional morning skate Tuesday ahead of the team's playoff opener. He chipped in nine points and 63 shots on goal over 54 games during the regular season. If Stenlund is unavailable, David Gustafsson is projected to center the fourth line in Game 1.
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Jets' Kevin Stenlund: Officially labeled game-time call
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Stenlund (lower body) will be a game-time decision versus the Golden Knights in Game 1 on Tuesday, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports.
Previously considered doubtful, Stenlund's prognosis seems a little better for him to be in the lineup Tuesday. After struggling through a 19-game pointless streak, the center ended the 2022-23 regular season with points in the last two games of the year. If Stenlund does suit up, it would likely be in place of David Gustafsson.
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Jets' Kevin Stenlund: Doubtful for Game 1
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Stenlund (lower body) is doubtful for Game 1 versus Vegas on Tuesday, John Lu of TSN reports.
Stenlund hasn't been on the ice since suffering an injury in Thursday's regular-season finale. He is considered day-to-day. The 26-year-old forward registered nine points and 63 shots on goal in 54 games during the 2022-23 campaign. If Stenlund can't play Tuesday, David Gustafsson is projected to fill in on Winnipeg's fourth line.
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Jets' Kevin Stenlund: Day-to-day
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Per Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site, Stenlund (lower body) remains day-to-day, according to coach Rick Bowness.
Stenlund suffered the injury in Thursday's game versus the Avalanche. He had six goals and nine points in 54 games this season and will hope to heal up before Game 1 versus Vegas on Tuesday.
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Jets' Kevin Stenlund: Likely fine for Game 1
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Stenlund (lower body) left Thursday's game versus the Avalanche early, but he is expected to be fine, Ken Wiebe of Sportsnet reports.
Stenlund should be good to go for the Jets' playoff opener. The 26-year-old scored a shorthanded goal Thursday and finished the regular season with six tallies and three assists over 54 contests.
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Jets' Kevin Stenlund: Scores twice in loss to Kings
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Stenlund netted two goals in the Jets' 6-5 shootout loss to the Kings on Tuesday.
Stenlund scored twice within the span of 6:26 during the second period, and his second marker extended Winnipeg's lead to 5-3. He has five goals and seven points in 33 contests this season. Stenlund's two goals Tuesday brought his 12-game scoring drought to an end.
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Jets' Kevin Stenlund: Nets third goal of season
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Stenlund found the back of the net in the Jets' 5-3 win against Philadelphia on Sunday.
Stenlund has three goals and five points in 20 contests this season. He was held off the scoresheet in his previous six games. The fact that the 26-year-old's offensive contributions are infrequent isn't surprising given that he entered the game averaging just 12:50 of ice time in 2022-23.
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Jets' Kevin Stenlund: Good to play vs. Sabres
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Stenlund (illness) will return Thursday versus Buffalo, Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun reports.
Stenlund missed Tuesday's 7-5 loss to Detroit because of the illness. He has two goals and four points in 13 contests while averaging 13:32 of ice time this season. Stenlund's projected to play on the fourth line with Axel Jonsson-Fjallby and Sam Gagner in his return.
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Jets' Kevin Stenlund: Won't play Tuesday
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Stenlund (illness) won't play Tuesday against Detroit, Ken Wiebe of Sportsnet reports.
Stenlund has chipped in four points, 19 shots on goal and six blocks in 13 games this season. He will be replaced in the lineup by David Gustafsson, who will center the fourth line.
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Jets' Kevin Stenlund: Questionable Tuesday
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Stenlund is dealing with an illness and will consequently be a game-time decision Tuesday versus Detroit, Ken Wiebe of Sportsnet reports.
Stenlund has two goals and four points in 13 games this season. If he can't play Tuesday, then David Gustafsson is projected to draw into the lineup after being a healthy scratch for two straight contests.
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Jets' Kevin Stenlund: Collects first marker this season
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Stenlund scored a goal during a 5-1 win over the visiting Senators on Tuesday.
Stenlund notched his first tally in five games this season to open Tuesday's scoring. The 2015 second-round draft pick batted his own mid-air rebound over the glove of goalie Cam Talbot, securing his first NHL marker since March 18, 2021. Centering the fourth line, Stenlund finished with two shots during 11:42 of ice time, including 57 seconds on the power play.
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Jets' Kevin Stenlund: Called up from minors
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Stenlund was elevated from AHL Manitoba on Tuesday.
Stenlund has yet to make an appearance for the Jets this season after signing a one-year deal with the club in the summer. With the Moose, the center has been highly productive with 14 points in 19 contests to open the campaign. If Stenlund does get into the lineup against the Golden Knights on Tuesday, it would likely be at the expense of Sam Gagner.
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Jets' Kevin Stenlund: Returns to AHL
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Stenlund was reassigned to AHL Manitoba on Monday.
Stenlund was a healthy scratch for Sunday's game against Washington following his recall from the minors. He has four goals and 14 points in 19 AHL contests this campaign.
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Jets' Kevin Stenlund: Joins big club
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Stenlund was promoted from AHL Manitoba on Sunday.
Stenlund was waived just before the start of the 2022-23 campaign. He has 14 points in 19 AHL games and will likely be a healthy scratch during his stint with the Jets.
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Jets' Kevin Stenlund: Lands on waivers
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Winnipeg waived Stenlund on Monday for the purpose of sending him to AHL Manitoba.
Stenlund suited up in three games with Columbus last season. He spent the majority of the 2021-22 campaign in the minors.
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Jets' Kevin Stenlund: Links up with Jets
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Stenlund signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Jets on Wednesday.
Stenlund spent the last five years in the Blue Jackets' organization. He had 25 points in 42 games with AHL Columbus while adding three NHL appearances. He's had as many as 10 points in an NHL campaign, though he's topped out at 32 games played. Stenlund could push for a bottom-six role in Winnipeg, but it's likely he begins with AHL Manitoba.
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Blue Jackets' Kevin Stenlund: Sent down to AHL
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Stenlund was reassigned to AHL Cleveland on Friday.
Stenlund is pointless through three NHL games this season while averaging just 7:32 of ice time. He doesn't figure to be fantasy-relevant anytime soon and will look to build upon the three points in seven games he's produced with the Monsters this season.
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Blue Jackets' Kevin Stenlund: Benched in Saturday's loss
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Stenlund saw less than four minutes of ice time in Saturday's loss to the Rangers and didn't come off the bench for the final 29:23, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.
There's been no suggestion the 25-year-old got injured, so it looks like coach Brad Larsen simply didn't like what he was seeing from Stenlund. If that's the case, expect him to be a healthy scratch Monday against the Red Wings, with Justin Danforth -- called up from AHL Cleveland on Sunday -- filling a bottom-six role in his place.
