The Winnipeg Jets opened their seven-game homestand with a win.

Mark Scheifele scored the shootout winner as Winnipeg defeated the Dallas Stars 4-3 Tuesday night at Canada Life Centre.

It was Scheifele's first game since entering COVID-19 protocol on October 21st.

Paul Stastny, Josh Morrissey and Pierre-Luc Dubois scored in regulation for the Jets who extended their points streak to seven games. 

Jamie Benn, Jason Robertson and Tyler Seguin replied for the Stars.

The game was tied 1-1 after the first period.

Winnipeg enjoyed a 3-1 lead after 40 minutes thanks to power play goals from Morrissey and Dubois in the middle frame. 

Robertson and Seguin scored third period goals for Dallas.

Jets defenseman Nate Schmidt had a pair of assists for his third multi-point game of the season.

Winnipeg netminder Eric Comrie made 24 saves while Stars goaltender Braden Holtby stopped 32 shots.

The Jets (5-2-2) continue their homestand this weekend with games on Friday against the Chicago Blackhawks and Saturday against the N.Y. Islanders.