Patrik Laine isn't slowing down.
After missing eight games with a concussion, the Winnipeg Jets rookie sensation has picked up where he left off, posting six points in four games since making his long-awaited return to the lineup Jan. 24.
The Jets have a 3-1-0 record upon Laine's return, grabbing impressive victories over the Chicago Blackhawks, St. Louis Blues, and Dallas Stars. As for Laine, the Finnish forward sits at 43 points through 46 games, keeping his name atop the heap among the league's freshmen:
| Player | Team | GP | G-A-Pts | Pts/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrik Laine | WPG | 46 | 23-20-43 | 0.93 |
| Mitch Marner | TOR | 49 | 13-29-42 | 0.86 |
| Auston Matthews | TOR | 49 | 23-16-39 | 0.80 |
| William Nylander | TOR | 48 | 10-21-31 | 0.65 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | CGY | 49 | 9-22-31 | 0.63 |
Winners of five of their last seven, it has been a nice turnaround for the Jets, as they sit within a single point of a playoff position.
Winnipeg will have the chance to push its win streak to four games Saturday when they take the ice against the lowly Colorado Avalanche, who have just one win in their past 15 outings.
The Jets picked up the victory in the last meeting between the two sides, a Dec. 18 affair in which Laine finished with a goal and a pair of assists.
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