Jets' Morrissey out for series with lower-body injury

Defenseman Josh Morrissey is out for the remainder of the Winnipeg Jets' first-round series against the Vegas Golden Knights with a lower-body injury, head coach Rick Bowness confirmed, according to The Athletic's Murat Ates.

Morrissey exited the Jets' Game 3 double-overtime loss after sustaining the injury. He played just 1:14 before leaving the game and didn't return to the contest.

The 28-year-old appeared to sustain the injury in a collision with Golden Knights defenseman Zach Whitecloud.

This appears to be the play where Morrissey's injury occurred. He gave it a go on a power play shift later on, but wasn't able to continue.#NHLJets down to five defencemen for the rest of Game 3. https://t.co/1vpppKMKDr pic.twitter.com/h4Y15gQhQf

- Mitchell Clinton (@MitchellClinton) April 22, 2023

The Jets are already without forwards Nikolaj Ehlers and Cole Perfetti due to injuries.

Morrissey set career-high marks in the regular season with 16 goals and 76 points in 78 games.

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