Winnipeg Jets head coach Paul Maurice confirmed that defenceman Dustin Byfuglien has a concussion and will be out a minimum of seven days. 

He suffered the injury during the Jets' game against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday when Byfuglien collided with Pens defenceman Jamie Oleksiak. Byfuglien was checked for a concussion during the second period of the game but later returned. Maurice said the following day that Byfuglien passed the required protocol during the game. 

He missed Thursday night's contest against the Chicago Blackhawks as Maurice said he started developing a symptom Wednesday afternoon.

Byfuglien, 33, has two goals and 17 points in 21 contests with the Jets this season.

Winnipeg will be back in action Friday night in New Jersey against the Devils.