Winnipeg Jets news: Josh Morrissey skated in a regular jersey at practice on Monday, November 9, and Nico Daws took shots in the starter’s net, as the Jets prepare to host the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night at Canada Life Centre.
By Maplestime Sports Desk | Winnipeg, Manitoba | November 9, 2026
Sources: Illegal Curve Hockey | Last updated: November 9, 2026
Key Takeaways
- Josh Morrissey skated in a regular jersey at Jets practice on Monday, November 9, as he works back from the wrist injury that has kept him out since October 7.
- Nico Daws took shots in the starter’s net at practice, ahead of Tuesday’s home game against the New Jersey Devils.
- Vladislav Namestnikov watched practice from the bench.
- The Jets carry a three game win streak into Tuesday after Sunday’s 4 to 3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, sealed by Mark Scheifele with 1.6 seconds left.
- Lines and defence pairs, player media and coach media were still to follow at the time of the practice report.
Morrissey Watch Continues
Josh Morrissey was back in a regular jersey at practice on Monday, and that is the detail Jets fans will be watching closest. The star defenceman has not played since October 7, when he suffered a wrist injury against the Colorado Avalanche. He has three assists in four games this season.
Morrissey also wore a regular jersey at practice on Saturday and at the morning skate on Sunday, but head coach Scott Arniel still held him out of Sunday’s game against Tampa Bay. That was his 14th straight missed game. Monday’s skate keeps the return watch alive, but nothing in the practice report confirms he will play on Tuesday. Arniel’s post practice update is still to come.
Daws in the Starter’s Net
Nico Daws took shots in the starter’s net during Monday’s practice. That is the usual sign a goaltender is in line to start the next game, though the Jets have not confirmed Tuesday’s starter. Stuart Skinner started Sunday’s win over Tampa Bay. Daws has been the backup through the early season, and a start on Tuesday against New Jersey would be a big assignment with the Devils arriving in Winnipeg.
Namestnikov Watches From the Bench
Vladislav Namestnikov watched Monday’s practice from the bench. The practice report gave no reason for his absence from the skate, and the Jets have not announced any injury update for the forward. His status for Tuesday is unclear until the team says more.
Jets Carry Three Game Win Streak Into Tuesday
The Jets return to practice on a high after one of the wildest finishes of their season. Winnipeg built a 3 to 0 lead over Tampa Bay on Sunday night, then watched the Lightning score three goals in under five minutes of the third period to tie the game. With Winnipeg on a five on three advantage late, Gabriel Vilardi and Cole Perfetti did the work along the wall to secure the puck before Vilardi fed Mark Scheifele, who was all alone in front and buried his fourth goal of the season with just 1.6 seconds remaining.
The 4 to 3 win was Winnipeg’s third straight victory, a sharp turn after a nine game winless run earlier in the season. The Jets now get a day to reset before the Devils visit.
What Comes Next
The Jets host the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night at Canada Life Centre, with puck drop at 7 p.m. CDT. The game carries an extra edge because former Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will not play in his first return to Winnipeg. New Jersey general manager Sunny Mehta announced Sunday that the Devils are keeping Hellebuyck out of the game, a decision Hellebuyck said left him disappointed. Hellebuyck will speak to reporters in Winnipeg on Tuesday morning after the Devils skate.
For Morrissey, Tuesday is the next checkpoint. Another regular jersey skate, plus a green light from Arniel, is what it will take for the Jets’ top defenceman to return to the lineup after more than a month out.
Maplestime will provide updates from Jets practice and Tuesday’s game against the Devils as announcements are made.
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