The Winnipeg Jets have persevered though a number of injuries to key players this season on their way to clinching a trip to the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since 2015.
With just five games remaining in the regular season, the Jets are finally starting to get bodies back at the right time.
The latest player set to return is defenseman Jacob Trouba, who will rejoin the lineup Saturday night when Winnipeg takes on the Maple Leafs at Air Canada Centre.
#NHLJets D Jacob Trouba says he will play tonight vs #Leafs
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Trouba missed the team's last five games with a concussion, which he sustained in his return from an ankle injury that caused him to miss the 20 previous contests.
"I feel like I just went through the coming back thing, so I kind of know what to expect in the game coming back," Trouba said after the team's morning skate. "Just play simple, play your game. It’s just hockey."
Jets coach Paul Maurice told reporters Saturday morning that the 24-year-old will be reunited on a defensive pairing with Josh Morrissey.
Trouba has scored three goals and registered 19 assists in 52 games this season.