Connor Hellebuyck stops 35 shots to help Jets shut out Oilers 5-0
EDMONTON — The Winnipeg Jets are on a roll heading into the new year.
Connor Hellebuyck made 35 saves to record his third shutout of the season on Sunday as the Jets blanked the Edmonton Oilers 5-0 for their third straight win.
“Our defencemen have been so good all year,” Hellebuyck said. “They keep it to the outside and they let me see shots, they’re not getting too many deflections against me. Those things are small details, but they’re huge and I think that makes the biggest difference.”
Kyle Connor and Bryan Little each had a goal and an assist for the Jets (23-11-6), who have gone 5-1-1 in their last seven games to move into first place in the NHL’s Central Division. Marko Dano, Blake Wheeler and Mathieu Perreault also chipped in.