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Connor Hellebuyck, Jets get crucial win vs. NHL-best Avs
Kyle Connor set a new franchise record with his eighth 30-goal season as the Jets secured a key win to stay close to a Western Conference wild-card spot.
- At Canada Life Centre on Saturday, Connor Hellebuyck made 28 saves as the Winnipeg Jets defeated the Colorado Avalanche 3-1.
- Amid a tight wild-card race, the Jets moved within five points of the second and final Western Conference wild card after beating the Avalanche, who entered with 3.80 goals per game.
- Kyle Connor, Winnipeg forward, scored and assisted to reach a franchise-record eighth 30-goal season, while Mark Scheifele, Winnipeg centre, added two assists including his 51st of the season; Alex Iafallo and Cole Perfetti, Winnipeg forward, also scored, with Perfetti’s empty-netter sealing the 3-1 win.
- At 18:44 of the third, Necas’ 31st goal ended Hellebuyck’s shutout bid with 1:16 remaining, snapping Colorado’s six-game road winning streak.
- Looking ahead, the Jets host the St. Louis Blues on Sunday while Brent Burns, Colorado defenceman, plays his 990th consecutive game, surpassing Keith Yandle; Colorado hosts Pittsburgh on Monday.
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Kyle Connor reaches 30 goals for 8th time to help the Jets beat the Avalanche 3-1
Kyle Connor reached 30 goals for a franchise-record eighth time and added an assist, Connor Hellebuyck made 28 saves and the Winnipeg Jets beat the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche 3-1 on Saturday.
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