Gabriel Vilardi is set to return for the Winnipeg Jets in a crucial Game 5 against the St. Louis Blues, aiming to positively impact the team's playoff performance. Acknowledging his absence due to an undisclosed upper-body injury, Vilardi emphasized his intention to support his line partners, Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor. As a key player, he contributed significantly in the regular season with 61 points in 71 games.

Despite the Jets' uneven playoff performance, scoring just 2 goals on the power play, coach Scott Arniel expressed confidence in Vilardi's readiness, indicating that he won't face restrictions as the intensity rises in the playoffs.