It seems that the Winnipeg Jets have ruled out the worst-case scenario when it comes to their No. 1 defenceman.

Winnipeg Jets’ star defenseman Josh Morrissey has not been ruled out of the team’s next game after leaving their 5-2 Jan. 7 victory over the Nashville Predators with a leg injury.

The Jets had five different goal scorers, while 10 players picked up points, as Winnipeg finally collected its league-leading 28th win of the season, catapulting the Vegas Golden Knights and Washington Capitals for first place,

Winnipeg Jets head coach Scott Arniel announced after Tuesday’s 5-2 win over the Nashville Predators that defenseman Josh Morrissey sustained a lower-body injury during the game.