Jets' Mark Scheifele will miss up to two months after crash into boards

The Winnipeg Jets’ strong start will now face its stiffest test.

Mark Scheifele will miss 6-8 weeks with an upper-body injury, coach Paul Maurice announced Thursday afternoon.

The star center suffered the injury Wednesday during an awkward fall into the boards as he tried to control a loose puck after a slight shove from Edmonton Oilers defenseman Brandon Davidson.

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Scheifele, the team's first-line center, left the game at 12:23 of the second period, clutching his right shoulder.

The 24-year-old ranks 14th in the NHL with 38 points, and he also has 15 goals. 

Winnipeg is tied for third place in the Western Conference with 48 points.