Namestnikov has been out of the Jets lineup for 10 days after he suffered a lower-body injury. The 32-year-old played in 43 games before sustaining the injury, scoring nine goals and 20 points. He'll return to play on the Jets' third line with Cole Perfetti and Nino Niederreiter.

Mason Appleton, Vladislav Namestnikov, Haydn Fleury, and Colin Miller among those participating in the optional skate today. Also skating: Ville Heinola, Dylan DeMelo, Dominic Toninato ...

Vladislav Namestnikov and Mason Appleton returned to the Winnipeg Jets' optional practice today since suffering their injuries. Mason Appleton, Vladislav Namestnikov, Haydn Fleury, and Colin Miller among those participating in the optional skate today.