Winnipeg Jets announce Vladislav Namestnikov's status for game five
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During game four, Vladislav Namestnikov took a puck to the face and his status for game five has been confirmed by the Winnipeg Jets for game five of the Stanley Cup Playoffs versus the Colorado Avalanche.
It was a scary scene last game as Vladislav Namestnikov took a slapshot to the face.
Scary moment as Vlad Namestnikov is struck in the head by a slap shot and exits the game
Head coach Rick Bowness later confirmed that Bowness would head home ahead of game five.
"#NHLJets head coach Rick Bowness says Vladislav Namestnikov has a fractured cheek bone. He'll travel back to Winnipeg today.
Bowness won't rule him out. "He's a tough kid.""
Bowness won't rule him out. "He's a tough kid.""
Global Winnipeg has confirmed that Namestnikov is out for game five.
Winnipeg forward Vladislav Namestnikov and defenceman Brenden Dillon are recovering from injuries and won't be available for Game 5 against Colorado on Tuesday night.
The Jets are in a must win situation and could be eliminated tonight. Hopefully they are able to force a game six and Namestnikov can return for it.
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