A close-up camera angle shows Will Smith's horrified reaction to Macklin Celebrini losing part of a tooth in the Sharks-Jets game.

The Jets are nearing a deal with captain Adam Lowry, striving to lock down another essential piece of Winnipeg’s roster through 2030–31.

ANAHEIM – Heading into Sunday’s third stop on the road trip, the Winnipeg Jets might feel they have a slight advantage over the Anaheim Ducks. After all, the Ducks played in Las Vegas on Saturday night, and will be playing the second game of a back-to-back when they host the Jets.

Winnipeg Jets captain Adam Lowry is close to signing a new long-term contract. Negotiations have gained momentum after Kyle Connor's recent deal. Lowry's return to the ice after hip surgery has boosted team morale.

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WINNIPEG -- Adam Lowry will make his season debut when the Winnipeg Jets begin a six-game road trip at the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday (10:30 p.m. ET; FDSNW, TSN3). The 32-year-old Jets captain missed the first 12 games while recovering from hip surgery May 27. The projected timeline for rehabilitation was 5-6 months.

The Jets are off to a great start in the standings without three key players injured, but the work doesn't stop when they return.

DULUTH — Dylan Samberg and the Winnipeg Jets are avoiding arbitration, agreeing to a new three-year contract Wednesday. The 26-year-old defenseman from Saginaw will make $5.75 million per year on average over the life of the new deal, the team announced.