Winnipeg Jets centre Jonathan Toews (19) celebrates after scoring a goal on Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf (32) at Scotiabank Saddledome on Monday.

Jonathan Toews’ first NHL goal in more than 2 1/2 years was a pivotal one on Monday night.

Toews’ power play marker at 2:41 of the third period came off a deflection of a Neal Pionk point shot to tie the game 1-1. Mark Scheifele notched the game-winner at 15:06 as the Jets rallied for a 2-1 decision over the struggling Calgary Flames.

“The No. 1 thing was the chemistry and the energy in the locker room that this team has, that was a big selling point, and playing for a team like this that can contend and have a chance to win a Stanley Cup,” said Toews, playing his 16th season in the NHL.

After missing the past two seasons due to heal

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