Jonathan Toews logged his first NHL point in 2½ years as the Winnipeg Jets beat the Islanders 5-2, assisting Nino Niederreiter on a power-play marker and signaling a patient, productive return.

At 37, he’s a near-17 minute second-line anchor, contributing on the penalty kill while rebuilding timing after chronic immune issues and long COVID. Teammates laud his leadership as he eyes Milan and a potential Cup run with Winnipeg.

Jonathan Toews returned to the NHL with Winnipeg, threading a primary assist on Nino Niederreiter’s power-play finish against the Islanders for his first point in 2½ years. At 37, he’s handling roughly 17 minutes a night as Winnipeg’s second-line center, pursuing one more Olympic appearance for Canada while navigating health hurdles from chronic immune response syndrome and long COVID. Patrick Kane lauded his resilience, and a Dec. 31 visit to Detroit will rekindle a historic duo as the Jets lean on Toews’ two-way game to steady a young lineup.