Jonathan Toews returns to NHL with hometown Jets after being out 2 seasons with long COVID

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — The spotlight was on Jonathan Toews when the Winnipeg Jets skated onto the ice for their season opener against Dallas on Thursday night.

The Winnipeg-born Toews received a loud, long cheer from the sold-out crowd when he was introduced before the Jets’ 5-4 loss.

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