Winnipeg Jets forward Kyle Connor will miss six-to-eight weeks with the injury he sustained on a knee-on-knee hit from Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Strome on Sunday, the Jets announced, according to team reporter Sara Orlesky.

The Jets placed Connor on injured reserve while recalling Dominic Toninato earlier Wednesday. Connor already missed Tuesday's game against the San Jose Sharks.

He ranks among the NHL leaders in goals with 17 and entered Wednesday tied with Mark Scheifele for the team lead with 28 points in 26 games.

Strome wasn't suspended for the hit. He got a five-minute major and a game misconduct. Connor left Sunday's contest and didn't return following the collision early in the second period.

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