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Winnipeg Jets' Blake Wheeler, left, carries the puck up ice against Columbus Blue Jackets' Zach Werenski during the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 3, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio.
COLUMBUS — A desperate opponent. A tough environment. And another impressive result for a Winnipeg Jets team that kicked off an important road trip in style Sunday night.
Captain Blake Wheeler continued to lead by example, scoring a career-best four times to give the Jets a 5-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Connor Hellebuyck returned from sick bay to make 40 saves.