The Winnipeg Jets are playing without Dustin Byfuglien for the first time this season.
The imposing defenseman was not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Vancouver Canucks.
Byfuglien, who didn't take part in the pregame warmup, was a game-time decision after missing the morning skate, after which Jets head coach Paul Maurice said the undisclosed ailment is unrelated to the injury that nearly caused Byfuglien to miss Saturday's win over the Colorado Avalanche.
The blue-liner leads all Jets' skaters in average time on ice (24:51), ranking third in assists (28) and points (44).
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