Scheifele, Perfetti expected to miss the remainder of 2021-22 season; Sanford won’t play Sunday

Amid a four-game losing streak, the Winnipeg Jets have returned home and provided injury updates regarding forwards Mark Scheifele and Cole Perfetti on Saturday. Following the club’s afternoon practice, interim coach Dave Lowry revealed that both Scheifele and Perfetti are expected to miss the final four games of the regular season, which will conclude on May 1. In addition, Lowry also noted that forward Zach Sanford – who missed practice due to injury – won’t be available for Sunday’s contest versus the Colorado Avalanche. The team may also be without defenceman Nate Schmidt, however, his status will be determined after the morning skate. Scheifele, 29, sustained a shoulder injury in Ottawa against the Senators on Apr. 10, and hasn’t played since then. His 2021-22 season will be cut short at 67 games, which saw him score 29 goals and 70 points while averaging 21:08 minutes per night. Considering substantial changes lie ahead for this franchise in the off-season, it stands to wonder if Scheifele – a first-ro