Josh Morrissey injury update: Winnipeg Jets head coach Scott Arniel revealed the defenseman's injury is “not good”

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey was taken out of the game by a nasty lower-body injuryin the final minute of the second period of Winnipeg's overtime loss to Dallas in Game 6 of their second-round playoff series. Josh Morrissey did not finish the remainder of the game.Following the game, coach Scott Arniel termed the injury “not good,” which deprived theWinnipeg Jets of their most important player for a debilitating blow. Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey departed Game 6 versus the Dallas Stars in visible discomfort following an awkward collision with Dallas' Mikko Rantanen. The play, in which Josh Morrissey appeared to twist his right leg. The veteran blueliner limped to the bench before ultimately being assisted to the dressing room. He did not return for the third period or overtime, and the Jets lost 2-1 to be swept. After the match, head coach Scott Arniel provided an honest update, revealing that it's “not good” and that more information would be released when the team got back to Winnipeg.Josh Morrissey, 30, also sat out games in these playoffs. He sat for Game 1 of the second-round series after suffering a knee injury in the Jets' Game 7 victory over the St. Louis Blues, further evidence of how much he is valued for his defensive depth on the team.B/R Open Ice captured the moment mid-game, captioning their viral X post: “Morrissey headed to the Jets locker room after getting tangled up with Rantanen.” “We will tackle it in the next few weeks,” left winger Brandon Tanev said on Tuesday, “It’s always been a place that’s been so welcoming to me… it’s one of those places where you go to the rink smiling every day.”In the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Morrissey had three assists in four games against the Dallas Stars before Game 6. His vision and leadership of his Blades have made him a ubiquitous face on the Winnipeg roster for decades. Morrissey also recorded another excellent regular season with 62 points (14 goals, 48 assists) in 80 games. He remains among the greatest defensemen playing in the NHL and among the most vital components of the Jets' dressing room. Also read: From backyard lessons to NHL leadership, Morrissey’s story of family strengthWith the off-season coming up, Winnipeg will be waiting with bated breath for word on Josh Morrissey's future. His return will be the determining factor in how the Jets approach the 2025-26 NHL season.