Blake Wheeler is expected to play for the Jets against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday (7 p.m. ET; TVAS, SN, NHL.TV).
The forward has missed six games because of a concussion sustained when he was elbowed in the head by Brady Tkachuk of the Ottawa Senators on April 5.
"He's back right, and maybe then some, from where he left off," Jets coach Paul Maurice said Wednesday. "He looks good, he looks strong. He's back. A big, strong, powerful forechecker that can make plays. We're more dynamic off the rush a little bit, but we're usually more physically intense in the offensive zone. He's a big, powerful man."
Wheeler has scored 32 points (10 goals, 22 assists) in 39 games this season. He practiced on a line with Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor on Tuesday and Wednesday.
"I'm just happy to be feeling good, feeling like myself," Wheeler said. "From a personal standpoint I'm just looking to be firing on all cylinders by the end of the season, playing my hockey, our team playing our best hockey. I'm looking forward to these (final 11) games (of the regular season) being the first time being healthy all year, 100 percent."
The Jets (27-15-3) are second in the seven-team Scotia North Division, four points behind the Maple Leafs. The top four teams qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. -- Tim Campbell