The NHL Western Conference-leading Winnipeg Jets will be minus top-scoring defenceman Dustin Byfuglien for at least a month. Byfuglien exited Saturday's 3-1 loss to Minnesota midway through the third period with an apparent left leg injury after colliding awkwardly with Wild forward Luke Kunin. Watch Byfuglien's collision with Kunin:The Jets top-scoring defenceman injured his left leg after colliding with Wild forward Luke Kunin in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Minnesota. Jets head coach Paul Maurice wouldn't specify if the injury was to Byfuglien's ankle or knee. "Obviously it's tough to lose [Byfuglien] at any time," Jets defenceman Josh Morrissey told reporters.

Source: CBC News December 30, 2018 18:38 UTC