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Jets beat Oilers 5-1 in pre-season action

Laine's first NHL action comes on a goal-filled night

By: Trevor Hagan / The Canadian Press Posted: Last Modified:

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Fans may have showed up to see the Jet's latest first-round draft pick in Patrick Laine, but they stayed for the parade of points by first-liners Mark Scheifele and Blake Wheeler who picked up right where they left off last season with a combined 7 points on the night.

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Fans may have showed up to see the Jet’s latest first-round draft pick in Patrick Laine, but they stayed for the parade of points by first-liners Mark Scheifele and Blake Wheeler who picked up right where they left off last season with a combined 7 points on the night.

Trevor Hagan / The Canadian Press Winnipeg Jets Brandon Tanev (13) fires the puck on Edmonton Oilers goaltender Cam Talbot (33) with Adam Larsson (6) trailing during second period pre-season NHL hockey in Winnipeg, Friday.
Trevor Hagan / The Canadian Press Winnipeg Jets Brandon Tanev (13) fires the puck on Edmonton Oilers goaltender Cam Talbot (33) with Adam Larsson (6) trailing during second period pre-season NHL hockey in Winnipeg, Friday.
Trevor Hagan / The Canadian Press Winnipeg Jets' Toby Enstrom (39) and Blake Wheeler (26) celebrate after Enstrom scored against the Edmonton Oilers during second period pre-season NHL hockey in Winnipeg, Friday.
Trevor Hagan / The Canadian Press Winnipeg Jets' Toby Enstrom (39) and Blake Wheeler (26) celebrate after Enstrom scored against the Edmonton Oilers during second period pre-season NHL hockey in Winnipeg, Friday.
Trevor Hagan / The Canadian Press Winnipeg Jets goaltender Michael Hutchinson (34) stops a shot as Edmonton Oilers' Benoit Pouliot (67) battles with Nic Petan (19) in front of the net during first period pre-season NHL hockey in Winnipeg, Friday.
Trevor Hagan / The Canadian Press Winnipeg Jets goaltender Michael Hutchinson (34) stops a shot as Edmonton Oilers' Benoit Pouliot (67) battles with Nic Petan (19) in front of the net during first period pre-season NHL hockey in Winnipeg, Friday.
Trevor Hagan / The Canadian Press Winnipeg Jets' Chris Thorburn (22) hits Edmonton Oilers' Griffin Reinhart (8) hard against the boards during second period pre-season NHL hockey in Winnipeg, Friday.
Trevor Hagan / The Canadian Press Winnipeg Jets' Chris Thorburn (22) hits Edmonton Oilers' Griffin Reinhart (8) hard against the boards during second period pre-season NHL hockey in Winnipeg, Friday.
Trevor Hagan / The Canadian Press Winnipeg Jets' Joel Armia (40) lifts the puck over Edmonton Oilers goaltender Cam Talbot (33) during first period pre-season NHL hockey in Winnipeg, Friday.
Trevor Hagan / The Canadian Press Winnipeg Jets' Joel Armia (40) lifts the puck over Edmonton Oilers goaltender Cam Talbot (33) during first period pre-season NHL hockey in Winnipeg, Friday.
Trevor Hagan / The Canadian Press Winnipeg Jets' Paul Postma (4), Mark Scheifele (55), Joel Armia (40), Dustin Byfuglien (33) and Blake Wheeler (26) celebrate after Armia scored against the Edmonton Oilers during first period pre-season NHL hockey in Winnipeg, Friday.
Trevor Hagan / The Canadian Press Winnipeg Jets' Paul Postma (4), Mark Scheifele (55), Joel Armia (40), Dustin Byfuglien (33) and Blake Wheeler (26) celebrate after Armia scored against the Edmonton Oilers during first period pre-season NHL hockey in Winnipeg, Friday.
Trevor Hagan / The Canadian Press Winnipeg Jets' Patrik Laine (29) watches the puck with Edmonton Oilers' Iiro Pakarinen (26) during second period pre-season NHL hockey in Winnipeg, Friday.
Trevor Hagan / The Canadian Press Winnipeg Jets' Patrik Laine (29) watches the puck with Edmonton Oilers' Iiro Pakarinen (26) during second period pre-season NHL hockey in Winnipeg, Friday.
Trevor Hagan / The Canadian Press Winnipeg Jets' Brandon Tanev (13) knocks the puck into the net behind Edmonton Oilers' goaltender Cam Talbot (33) with Adam Larsson (6) trailing but the goal was waived off due to a high stick during second period pres-eason NHL hockey in Winnipeg, Friday.
Trevor Hagan / The Canadian Press Winnipeg Jets' Brandon Tanev (13) knocks the puck into the net behind Edmonton Oilers' goaltender Cam Talbot (33) with Adam Larsson (6) trailing but the goal was waived off due to a high stick during second period pres-eason NHL hockey in Winnipeg, Friday.
Trevor Hagan / The Canadian Press Winnipeg Jets' Patrik Laine (29) fires a shot against the Edmonton Oilers during second period pre-season NHL hockey in Winnipeg, Friday.
Trevor Hagan / The Canadian Press Winnipeg Jets' Patrik Laine (29) fires a shot against the Edmonton Oilers during second period pre-season NHL hockey in Winnipeg, Friday.
Trevor Hagan / The Canadian Press Edmonton Oilers goaltender Cam Talbot (33) reaches back to stop the puck during second period pre-season NHL hockey against the Winnipeg Jets in Winnipeg, Friday.
Trevor Hagan / The Canadian Press Edmonton Oilers goaltender Cam Talbot (33) reaches back to stop the puck during second period pre-season NHL hockey against the Winnipeg Jets in Winnipeg, Friday.

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