Kyle Connor had a goal and two assists in the Winnipeg Jets 5-1 victory over the Dallas Stars Tuesday night at Bell MTS Place.

Nikolaj Ehlers, Patrik Laine, Mark Scheifele and Josh Morrissey also scored for the Jets who led 1-0 after the first period and 4-1 after 40 minutes.

Miro Heiskanen had the lone goal for the Stars who recorded only three shots on goal in the opening period.

Winnipeg goaltender Connor Hellebuyck made 27 saves.

Dallas netminder Anton Khubodin faced 30 shots.

The Jets (17-10-1) and Stars wrap up their home-and-home Thursday night in Dallas.

Winnipeg has won seven of its last nine games.