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Close to return Appleton (lower body) is very close to being available to return to the lineup, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports Monday.

Impact Appleton will miss his 11th straight game against Utah on Monday, but he could be a game-time decision for Wednesday's matchup versus Colorado. The 29-year-old forward has six goals, 15 points, 60 shots on net, 20 blocked shots and 35 hits through 37 appearances this season.

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Placed on injured reserve Appleton (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Friday, retroactive to Dec. 28.

Impact Appleton has been dealing with a lower-body injury since late December, and his move to injured reserve isn't particularly surprising after head coach Scott Arniel labeled him day-to-day. It's not yet clear when Appleton will be able to return to game action, but David Gustafsson will likely continue to see more consistent playing time in his absence.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss time Head coach Scott Arniel announced Monday that Appleton is week-to-week with a lower-body injury, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.

Impact Appleton didn't suit up in Monday's 3-0 win over Nashville, and it's now known why. The 28-year-old's ice time didn't drop in Saturday's 4-2 win over Ottawa, so it's unclear when he picked up the injury. David Gustafsson will likely receive more consistent playing time while Appleton is sidelined. Dominic Toninato was also recalled from AHL Manitoba on Monday.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lends helper in win Appleton registered an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Sharks.

Impact Appleton helped out on Adam Lowry's game-winning goal late in the third period. With four points over his last six games, Appleton is chipping in offense again from his usual third-line role. The 28-year-old forward is up to 15 points, 52 shots on net, 33 hits and a plus-8 rating over 33 appearances. That level of production makes him a fringe option in fantasy, and he typically won't be a player to pick up in standard formats outside of his hot stretches.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lowry scores late goal to help Winnipeg Jets top San Jose Sharks 4-3

Adam Lowry scored the winning goal with just over a minute left in regulation, Kyle Connor had two goals, and the Winnipeg Jets rallied from a third-period deficit to beat the San...

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tacks on goal Tuesday Appleton scored a goal and added two hits in Tuesday's 8-1 win over the Bruins.

Impact Appleton has three points over his last three games, a vast improvement on the two assists he logged over the prior 16 contests. The 28-year-old wasn't going to sustain his hot start to the season, but the Jets have mostly left their lines intact since the team has played well. Appleton is at six goals, eight assists, 49 shots on net, 32 hits and a plus-8 rating over 30 appearances in a third-line role.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mason Appleton with a Goal vs. Boston Bruins | Winnipeg Jets Mason Appleton with a Goal vs. Boston Bruins

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • NHL.COM

Mark Scheifele scores twice to lift the Jets over the Bruins 8-1

Mark Scheifele scored two goals and added an assist to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a convincing 8-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Two points in Saturday's win Appleton scored an empty-net goal and added an assist in Saturday's 4-2 win over Chicago.

Impact It's the first multi-point performance since Oct. 26 for Appleton, who had managed only one point (an assist) over his prior 14 games. The checking-line forward has just five goals and 13 points through 28 contests, but that's enough of a pace for him to match his career-best campaign from 2023-24, when he produced 14 goals and 36 points over a full 82-game schedule.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mason Appleton with a Goal vs. Chicago Blackhawks | Winnipeg Jets Mason Appleton with a Goal vs. Chicago Blackhawks

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • NHL.COM

Scheifele scores as the Jets beat the Blackhawks 4-2 in Sorensen's first game

Mark Scheifele snapped a third-period tie and Kyle Connor had two assists, helping the Winnipeg Jets beat Chicago 4-2 in the first game for interim Blackhawks coach Anders Sorensen

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chips in with assist Appleton provided an assist and four shots on goal in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Predators.

Impact Appleton snapped a seven-game slump with his helper on an Adam Lowry tally. The 28-year-old Appleton has maintained a steady third-line role, but his performance has dipped after a strong October. He's at 11 points, 34 shots on net, 19 hits, 13 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating over 21 appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets game-winner Friday Appleton scored a goal in Friday's 6-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Appleton's second-period tally stood as the game-winner. The 28-year-old forward has three goals and three assists over his last seven outings, providing some steady offense from a third-line role with minimal power-play time. He's up to nine points (four goals, five assists), 21 shots on net, 10 hits, eight blocked shots and a plus-7 rating through 11 contests overall.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ehlers scores 3 goals to lead Jets to 6-2 win over Blue Jackets to improve to 6-0-0 on the road

Nikolaj Ehlers scored three goals for his fifth career hat trick and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-2 to stay perfect on the road

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Two points in Calgary Appleton scored a goal and added an assist in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Flames.

Impact The Jets' third line of Appleton, Adam Lowry and Nino Niederreiter combined for six points on the night, with both of Appleton's coming in the third period as Winnipeg broke open a 2-2 tie. The 28-year-old is off to the best start of his career, racking up three goals and eight points in eight games, but Appleton likely won't be able to maintain that pace much longer -- his career highs are 14 goals and 36 points, both set over 82 regular-season games in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unbeaten Jets defeat Flames 5-3, extending win streak to 8 straight

Kyle Connor and Mason Appleton each had a goal and assist on Saturday night as the Winnipeg Jets made it eight straight wins to begin the season with a 5-3 victory over the Calgary...

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lends helper in overtime win Appleton notched an assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Kraken.

Impact Appleton has earned three points over his last two games as the Jets continue to get timely contributions from their third line. The 28-year-old forward is up to six points, 15 shots on net, six blocked shots, five hits and a plus-5 rating over seven outings this season. Appleton had 36 points in 82 regular-season contests in 2023-24, and he's warm enough on offense now to help fantasy managers in deeper formats.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

One and one Sunday Appleton netted a goal and added an assist in Sunday's 6-3 win over Pittsburgh.

Impact Appleton notched the primary helper on Adam Lowry's third-period tally which stood as the game-winner before scoring his second goal of the season. Appleton added three shots, three blocks and a plus-3 rating in 16:06 of ice time. The 28-year-old is up to five points in as many games while filling a middle-six role.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Winnipeg Jets continue season-opening win streak with 6-3 win against the Pittsburgh Penguins

Adam Lowry and Mason Appleton scored a pair of quick third-period goals to help the Winnipeg Jets defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-3 to remain the only unbeaten NHL team

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leads offense with three points Appleton scored a goal on three shots, added two assists, went plus-3 and logged two hits in Wednesday's 6-0 win over the Oilers.

Impact Appleton and linemates Adam Lowry and Nino Niederreiter were a big part of the Jets' early offense, factoring in on three of the team's first four goals. That trio often functions as a shutdown line, but Wednesday's performance showed how they can control play on offense as well. Appleton had a career-high 14 goals and 36 points in 82 regular-season games last year, and his hot start to 2024-25 gives him a chance of putting up similar numbers.

OCTOBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Connor Hellebuyck makes 30 saves, Jets rout Oilers 6-0 in opener

Connor Hellebuyck made 30 saves for his 38th career shutout and the Winnipeg Jets routed the Edmonton Oilers 6-0 on Wednesday night in the opener for both teams

OCTOBER 10, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Contributes helper in win Appleton logged an assist, four hits and two PIM in Sunday's 7-6 win over the Avalanche in Game 1.

Impact Appleton has gone 11 games without a goal, but he has four helpers over his last five contests. The 28-year-old forward had a hand in Adam Lowry's second tally in Game 1. Appleton enjoyed a healthy campaign in 2023-24, leading to him producing a career-high 36 points with 122 shots on net, 107 hits and a plus-16 rating over 82 appearances. He's a fixture on the Jets' third line, so his offense is likely to be occasional rather than frequent in the postseason.

APRIL 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Provides pair of assists Appleton registered two assists, two shots on goal, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 3-0 win over the Stars.

Impact Appleton crossed the 20-helper mark Thursday by assisting on goals from David Gustafsson and Mark Scheifele. The 28-year-old Appleton went six games without a point prior to this contest. He's up to 35 points, 118 shots on net, 103 hits and a plus-13 rating through 79 outings this season in a middle-six role.

APRIL 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets 14th goal Appleton scored a goal on his lone shot in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Oilers.

Impact Appleton broke a scoreless tie 4:43 into the second period, burying a long rebound off Stuart Skinner to put Winnipeg up 1-0. It's the fourth goal in eight games for Appleton, who's up to nine points (four goals, five assists) in his last 13 contests. The 28-year-old center is up to 14 goals and 33 points, both career highs, through 72 games in a bottom-six role this season.

MARCH 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Powers up against Anaheim Appleton netted a power-play goal in Friday's 6-0 win over the Ducks.

Impact Appleton's power-play tally was the final goal of the game as the Jets made it look easy in this home contest. However, we can consider the Appleton goal to be rather clutch for DFS players that took a chance on him, as there were only two games on Friday's slate, with the other one being a Kings 5-0 shutout to the detriment of the Blackhawks. It's probably worth turning your attention to Appleton, as the versatile third-line forward has two goals and five assists through eight March contests.

MARCH 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE