Jets' Josh Morrissey Remains Out After Olympic Injury

Winnipeg defenseman expected to miss more time after sustaining injury while playing for Team Canada at the Olympics.

Feb. 24, 2026 at 7:27pm

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Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey, who was injured while playing for Team Canada at the recent Olympics, will remain out of the lineup as the NHL returns from the Olympic break. Jets coach Scott Arniel confirmed that Morrissey, who leads the team in ice time this season, will not be available for the team's upcoming game against the Vancouver Canucks and provided an uncertain timeline for his return.

Why it matters

Morrissey's absence is a significant blow to the Jets, who are already struggling this season and sit 11 points out of a playoff spot in the Central Division. As one of the team's top defensemen and a key contributor on both ends of the ice, losing Morrissey for an extended period could further derail the Jets' playoff hopes.

The details

Morrissey was injured during Canada's first game of the Olympic men's hockey tournament and did not play in any other games following the initial injury. He has since been placed on injured reserve retroactive to February 12th, the date of his injury. Morrissey leads the Jets in ice time this season, averaging over 24 minutes per game, and is fourth on the team in points with 10 goals and 32 assists.

  • Morrissey was injured on February 12th during Canada's first game of the Olympic tournament.
  • Morrissey will not be available for the Jets' game against the Vancouver Canucks on February 26th.

The players

Josh Morrissey

A defenseman for the Winnipeg Jets who was injured while playing for Team Canada at the 2026 Olympics.

Scott Arniel

The head coach of the Winnipeg Jets.

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What they’re saying

“He will not be available for Vancouver; we'll kind of give you a heads-up from there.”

— Scott Arniel, Jets Head Coach (NHL.com)

What’s next

The Jets will continue to monitor Morrissey's recovery and provide updates on his status leading up to their games against the Anaheim Ducks on February 28th and the San Jose Sharks on March 1st.

The takeaway

Morrissey's injury is a significant setback for the struggling Jets, who will need to find a way to stay competitive in the playoff race without their top defenseman for the foreseeable future. The team's ability to weather this injury and remain in contention could determine the direction of their season.