After two years away from the NHL, superstar center and three-time Stanley Cup winner Jonathan Toews returned to action Thursday – this time, as a key member of his hometown Winnipeg Jets.

Winnipeg Jets center Jonathan Toews received an incredible welcome from fans in his first NHL game in over two years.

The spotlight was on Jonathan Toews when the Winnipeg Jets stepped on the ice for their opener against Dallas on Thursday night.

Once, when trying to explain the basics of body positioning to me, Scheifele walked me into the middle of the Jets’ room after most of the other media members had left. He established an imaginary puck on one side of his body,

But the Islanders have found a cornerstone player in rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer. The Islanders will look to earn their first win when they host the Winnipeg Jets in a Monday matinee in Elmont,

Barron stole the puck in the Jets’ end while killing a 5-on-3 Stars power play and skated the length of the ice to score on the breakaway and cut it to 5-2 at 9:53. Connor then scored his second goal of the game on a partial break off his own rebound to make it 5-3 at 11:09.

Plus, how the Jets stack up in terms of age and speed around the league, and evaluating the chances of top prospects winning a job.

The Los Angeles Kings (1-1-0) go for a second straight win on Saturday night when they take on the Winnipeg Jets (0-1-0) at Canada Life Centre.

Kyle Connor is staying in Winnipeg. The star left winger has signed an eight-year, $96 million contract extension with the Jets.