Dubois scores twice to lead Jets over Flames

CALGARY — The Winnipeg Jets capped their pre-season Friday with a second straight decisive win over the Calgary Flames.

Pierre-Luc Dubois scored a pair of first-period goals in a 5-3 victory at the Saddledome after the Jets blanked the visiting Flames 5-0 on Wednesday.

Kyle Conner had a goal and two assists, Mark Scheifele scored short-handed and Nikolaj Ehlers also scored for the Jets in the final tune-up for both teams ahead of their 2022-23 NHL regular seasons.

"Starting to come together," Scheifele said. "The last two games were pretty good. We'd probably like a little more o-zone time. We're excited to get the season going and see what we can do in real games."

Tyler Toffoli had a goal and an assist with Blake Coleman and Nazem Kadri also scoring for the Flames.

"Giving up 10 goals in two games is not good enough, so a lot to clean up," Flames centre Elias Lindholm said.

Dubois didn't return for the second period with what the Jets called a lower-body injury.

"It was more precautionary than anything," Jets head coach Rick Bowness said. "He’s had something lower body that’s been bothering him a little bit that flared up."

Winnipeg capped the pre-season 4-1-1 and host the New York Rangers in their season-opener Oct. 14. Conner led the Jets in pre-season points with four goals and four assists in three games.

"Still lots of work to do," Scheifele said. "We've got lots of practices from now until the start of the season to hone in on a few things, clarify a few things."

Bowness 67, was the head coach of the Dallas Stars for three seasons before stepping behind Winnipeg's bench this season.

"Coach has been great," Scheifele said. "Really helping us. A lot of video, a lot of teaching, which has been awesome. Guys are