WINNIPEG -- Connor Hellebuyck made 24 saves in his return, and the Winnipeg Jets won 5-1 against the Washington Capitals at Canada Life Centre on Saturday.

It was Hellebuyck’s first game since being placed on injured reserve Nov. 21 and having arthroscopic knee surgery Nov. 22. The goalie was expected to miss 4-6 weeks but returned to practice Wednesday.

Gabriel Vilardi scored two goals, and Alex Iafallo had a goal and an assist for the Jets (15-15-1), who had lost three straight. Mark Scheifele, Kyle Connor, Josh Morrissey and Adam Lowry each had two assists.

Jakob Chychrun scored and Logan Thompson made 30 saves for the Capitals (18-10-4), who lost in regulation for the first time in 10 games (7-1-2).

Logan Stanley gave the Jets a 1-0 lead at 9:13 of the first period when he batte

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