Jets rookie Patrik Laine returns from concussion for game against Sharks

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Winnipeg Jets\' Patrik Laine (29) celebrates his second goal of the night against Dallas Stars goaltender Kari Lehtonen (32) as Jordie Benn (24) defends during second period NHL action in Winnipeg on November 8, 2016. Jets rookie Patrik Laine will be back in the lineup for Winnipeg\'s home game against the San Jose Sharks tonight.Laine has been sidelined since suffering a concussion in a game against Buffalo on Jan. 7 when he was hit by Sabres defenceman Jake McCabe. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

WINNIPEG – Jets rookie Patrik Laine will be back in the lineup for Winnipeg’s home game against the San Jose Sharks tonight.

Laine has been sidelined since suffering a concussion in a game against Buffalo on Jan. 7 when he was hit by Sabres defenceman Jake McCabe.

Laine, the second-overall pick in the 2016 draft behind Auston Matthews, is third among all NHL rookies in points with 37, including 21 goals.

The 18-year-old Finn is tied for the Jets’ lead in goals with Mark Scheifele.

Laine missed eight games. Winnipeg went 3-4-1 in his absence.

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