Patrik Laine's wounded left foot has improved rapidly and the Winnipeg Jets sniper hopes to play tonight when they host the Anaheim Ducks at Bell MTS Place.
The 19-year-old right-winger, currently second in the NHL with 43 goals, surprised observers when he skated without any obvious signs of discomfort during Winnipeg's morning skate. The original suggestion was Laine's injury made him doubtful for tonight's game against Anaheim and Sunday's game against the visiting Nashville Predators
"It's hard to say," said Laine. "Because there's a lot of hours before the puck drops but we still have to talk with the docs and the coach, but I guess we'll see tonight.