The Winnipeg Jets are fighting the Washington Capitals for the best record in the NHL this season. The Jets have been on a roll since the start of the season with the best defense in the league and a boatload of clutch scoring.

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

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."

Jets defenseman Neal Pionk, who hasn’t practiced since Tuesday’s game against the Rangers, has been ruled out on a week-to-week basis with an undisclosed injury, head coach Scott Arniel told reporters this morning (including Murat Ates of The Athletic ).