Jets defenseman Neal Pionk is considered week-to-week because of a lower-body injury, with coach Scott Arniel saying they will keep Pionk out because they "need him for the long run here."

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Neal Pionk will be out of the lineup on a week-to-week basis due to an undisclosed injury, Jets head coach Scott Arniel confirmed Friday per TSN’s John Lu.

Pionk had played through the injury for some time but the Jets are shutting him down now with the playoffs in mind.

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The New York Rangers will face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena Saturday night. The Rangers are coming off a 3-2 overtime win over the Minnesota Wild Thursday and are 32-28-6 on the season.

Two teams fighting for a playoff spot collide as the New York Rangers visit the Columbus Blue Jackets. It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with a Rangers-Blue Jackets prediction and pick. The Rangers come into the game at 32-28-6 on the year,