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Gustafsson recorded an assist in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Avalanche.

The helper was Gustafsson's first point of the season. The 24-year-old has played in 17 games, adding 16 shots on net, 13 hits, nine blocked shots, seven PIM and a plus-1 rating. When the Jets are at full health, he might be at risk of sitting out as a healthy scratch, but he should be safe to handle bottom-six minutes while Adam Lowry (upper body) is out of action.

Namestnikov notched two assists, two hits, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Avalanche.

Namestnikov helped out on Gabriel Vilardi's go-ahead goal in the second period and Neal Pionk's overtime winner. This was Namestnikov's second game back from missing four contests due to a lower-body injury. The 32-year-old center has been limited to three helpers over nine outings since the holiday break. He's at 22 points, 46 shots on net, 56 hits, 31 blocked shots, 28 PIM and a plus-13 rating over 45 appearances this season. Adam Lowry (upper body) is on injured reserve, so Namestnikov is likely to remain on the second line for a while.

Barron scored a goal in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Avalanche.

Barron ended a six-game point drought with a tally that tied the game at 1-1 midway through the second period. The 26-year-old forward might have been at risk of losing playing time since Mason Appleton (lower body) was back in action Wednesday, but Adam Lowry (upper body) landed on injured reserve in a corresponding move. That likely means Barron's fourth-line spot is safe for now unless the Jets want to give Dominic Toninato a look. Barron has been limited to five goals, three assists, 60 shots on net, 78 hits, 31 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over 49 appearances.

Vilardi scored a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Avalanche.

Vilardi had to wait a while, but he snapped a six-game goal drought Wednesday to earn his third straight 20-goal campaign. It took him 49 contests to get to that mark after scoring 22 times in 47 appearances last year. Vilardi also has a career-high 42 points this season while adding 92 shots on net and a plus-3 rating. The 25-year-old has mostly played on the top line, but he was shuffled down to the second line for this game, swapping spots with Alex Iafallo.

Karlsson was recalled from AHL Abbotsford on Wednesday.

Karlsson has no points over two NHL appearances this season. He's impressed when available at the AHL level, racking up 18 points over 17 contests for Abbotsford. He'll likely see bottom-six minutes if he gets into Vancouver's lineup.

Sillinger (upper body) won't play Wednesday versus the Maple Leafs.

Sillinger has one goal over five appearances since he returned from a one-game absence due to an illness. It's unclear when he sustained the injury, as he logged 19:10 of ice time versus the Islanders in the Blue Jackets' last game Monday. Columbus will dress seven defensemen for this contest.

Richard was called up from AHL Lehigh Valley on Wednesday, per Jordan Hall of NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Richard has eight goals and 19 points in 18 appearances with the Phantoms this season. He's also supplied two goals and six points across seven outings with Philadelphia. Aleksei Kolosov was sent to the minors in a corresponding move.

Rakell (personal) took part in Wednesday's practice, paving the way for him to play Thursday versus Anaheim, Michelle Crechiolo of the Penguins' official site reports.

Rakell has 23 goals, 40 points, 77 hits and 53 blocks in 48 outings in 2024-25. He'll likely resume his role on the top line alongside Sidney Crosby and Bryan Rust. That might in turn shift Anthony Beauvillier from the Crosby line to Evgeni Malkin's unit and knock Cody Glass off the top six.

Appleton (lower body) is expected to be activated off injured reserve and play Wednesday versus Colorado.

Appleton last played Dec. 28. He has six goals, 15 points, 35 hits and 20 blocks in 37 appearances in 2024-25. Appleton is projected to serve on the fourth line alongside Morgan Barron and David Gustafsson. Adam Lowry will exit the lineup due to an upper-body injury.

Lowry (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, per the NHL media site.

Considering Lowry was deemed week-to-week by head coach Scott Arniel on Wednesday, it shouldn't come as a surprise to see him landing on injured reserve. Additionally, the extra roster spot will allow the Jets to activate Mason Appleton (lower body) off IR ahead of Wednesday's clash with Colorado.