BUFFALO -- Josh Norris had two goals and an assist in his return to the lineup for the Buffalo Sabres, who defeated the Winnipeg Jets 5-1 at KeyBank Center on Monday.

Norris had missed the previous 24 games after sustaining a lower-body injury in Buffalo's season opener on Oct. 9.

Josh Doan and Zach Benson each had two assists, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves for the Sabres (11-11-4), who have won four of their past six games.

Kyle Connor scored for the Jets (13-12-0), who have lost five of six. Eric Comrie allowed three goals on 14 shots before he was replaced by Thomas Milic (15 saves) at the start of the second period.

The teams will play again in Winnipeg on Friday.

Jason Zucker gave Buffalo a 1-0 lead on a power play at 2:46 of the first period. Norris sent a backd

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