Hellebuyck earns NHL first star of the week as Jets extend winning streak

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has been named the NHL's first star of the week. He stopped 88 of 89 shots in three games, helping the Jets extend their winning streak to six games. Hellebuyck's performance contributed to the Jets becoming the first team in NHL history to win 14 of their first 15 games this season. He leads the league with 11 wins and has a goals-against average of 1.83. Colorado Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon and Buffalo Sabres' Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen were also recognized as stars of the week. MacKinnon led the NHL with eight assists, while Luukkonen had a 1.30 goals-against average in three wins.