Jets’ Mathieu Perreault returns to lineup for Game 5 vs. Predators

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Jets forward Mathieu Perreault. (Darcy Finley/Getty)

The Winnipeg Jets welcomed forward Mathieu Perreault back to the lineup Saturday for Game 5 against the Nashville Predators.

Perreault suffered a shoulder injury in the Jets’ first game of the playoffs against the Minnesota Wild.

The 30-year-old played in 70 games for Winnipeg this season, scoring 17 goals and adding 22 assists.

Perreault will replace Matt Hendricks in the lineup.

The series is tied 2-2.

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