WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Gabe Vilardi had a goal and two assists, Laurent Brossoit made 26 saves and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-2 on Wednesday night to take sole possession of the Central Division lead.
Vilardi has has five goals and five assists in his last four games. He missed six weeks because of a knee injury, returning to the lineup Nov. 30.
“Unbelievable, smart player,” linemate Nikolaj Ehlers said. “To be able to come back after an injury like he had that early in the season and play the way he’s playing right now is — you know, I’ve been through it — it’s hard.