Jets' Jonathan Toews Scores First NHL Goal in Win Over Flames

Jonathan Toews scored his first regular season goal with the Winnipeg Jets during a 2-1 win over the Calgary Flames, marking his return after a two-year absence due to health issues including chronic immune response syndrome and COVID-19. The tying power-play goal came early in the third period, helping lift the Jets and relieving some pressure on Toews, who has been gradually regaining comfort and confidence on the ice. The 37-year-old veteran has shown improvement lately, contributing four points in his last four games, with most assists coming on the power play, where his hockey IQ and vision are valuable. Jets head coach Scott Arniel emphasized patience, focusing on Toews settling into the team system rather than early performance results. Toews himself expressed relief at breaking the scoring drought and noted he is starting to relax and play more naturally without overthinking strategies. His return and growing offensive contributions are crucial for a Jets offense in need of more consistent scoring beyond their top players.