Laine scores, Hellebuyck makes 41 saves, Jets beat Blues 5-1
ST. LOUIS — Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck didn’t mind the expanded workload on Thursday night.
Patrik Laine, Blake Wheeler and Kyle Connor each had a goal and an assist, and the Jets beat the St. Louis Blues 5-1.
Adam Lowry and Brandon Tanev also scored and Mark Scheifele had a pair of assists as the Jets won their fifth season opener in six years. Hellebuyck made 41 saves and improved to 5-2 against St. Louis in his career.
“I was having some fun out there, I was enjoying everything,” Hellebuyck said. “The guys made it so easy on me. I was able to square up and do my job. I think that’s the key.”