Jets lose top forward Mark Scheifele to injury

If the Winnipeg Jets are to even up their Round 1 Stanley Cup Playoffs series with the Vegas Golden Knights at two games apiece, they may have to do so without a crucial part of their offensive attack.

Forward Mark Scheifele, who crashed into the boards on an early breakaway attempt, has departed tonight's game with what appears to be an arm injury and has not returned. He attempted a shot during his team's power play, and then immediately sprinted towards the bench and went right down the tunnel to the team dressing room: 

And it wouldn't be long before the worst would be confirmed by the Jets, as they released the update that Scheifele will not be returning to tonight's game: