Josh Morrissey and Connor Hellebuyck will miss the Winnipeg Jets' first game back after the 4 Nations Face-Off break, head coach Scott Arniel revealed Friday.
Arniel also added that Kyle Connor, who was a notable healthy scratch from the United States' lineup for the championship game against Canada, will travel to to St. Louis to meet his team for the game.
Morrissey, 29, missed the 4 Nations final for Canada while dealing with an illness. Dallas Stars defenceman Thomas Harley slotted into the lineup in the Calgary native's absence, helping the Canadians to a 3-2 victory in overtime.
In 56 games played this year, the blue liner has recorded seven goals and 39 assists for 46 points on Winnipeg's top pairing.
Hellebuyck, 31, started three out of the four games for the United States at the 4 Nations. He faced 27 shots in the final, allowing three goals in the losing effort.
This season, the Commerce Township, Mich. native holds a league-best 34-7-2 record for Winnipeg, and is leading all net-minders with a 2.07 goals-allowed average.
Eric Comrie will get the start in his absence.
Connor, 28, ranks sixth in the league this year with 30 goals, and has also added 39 assists for 69 points in 56 games played. New York Rangers forward Chris Kreider slotted in for the Clinton, Mich. native for Thursday's championship game, going pointless while recording one shot on net.
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