By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 30, 2022 5:24 pm Winnipeg Jets forward Kyle Connor and defenceman Nate Schmidt have been added to the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol.The move was made just hours ahead of tonight’s road game against the Buffalo Sabres.Connor and Schmidt will miss at least three games — tonight in Buffalo, Thursday in Toronto and Saturday at home against Los Angeles — due to a mandatory five-day quarantine. 4:47RAW: Winnipeg Jets Connor & Ehlers Interview – March 24 RAW: Winnipeg Jets Connor & Ehlers Interview – March 24 Health permitting, they can return to action on April 6 when the Jets host the Detroit Red Wings. Trending Stories Story continues below advertisement Connor is the Jets’ leading scorer with 41 goals and 41 assists in 67 games, while Schmidt has tallied four goals and 27 assists in 66 games.Heading into Wednesday’s games, Winnipeg trailed the Dallas Stars by three points for the final wild-card playoff spot in the Western Conference. 0:45Young Jets fans show off talent at Next Gen Game Young Jets fans show off talent at Next Gen Game © 2022 The Canadian Press
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