Winnipeg Jets defeat Colorado Avalanche 1-0 as Hellebuyck records second consecutive shutout

The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Colorado Avalanche 1-0 on Thursday, with Connor Hellebuyck achieving his second straight shutout and 40th career shutout. Gabriel Vilardi scored the only goal just 66 seconds into the game. This match marked the first meeting since the Avalanche eliminated the Jets in last season's playoffs. Hellebuyck faced 35 shots, while Alexandar Georgiev stopped 27 for Colorado. Despite outshooting the Jets 17-4 in the third period, the Avalanche could not score. The Jets will play the Dallas Stars next, while Colorado will host the Carolina Hurricanes.