It was another shutout for the Winnipeg Jets as they downed the Dallas Stars Thursday evening.
Connor Hellebuyck saved 25 shots, recording his 45th win of the season to set a franchise record. It was also his eighth shutout this season.
Kyle Connor scored two goals, while Morgan Barron and Nino Niederreiter both added one each.
The first goal came with just over a minute before the end of the first period. Niederreiter managed to get the goal in with assists from Josh Morrissey and Adam Lowry.
The hand-eye here goes crazyyy 🤩 pic.twitter.com/y9hYbtOaK1
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Morgan Barron, with help from Brandon Tanev and Logan Stanley, scored the second goal just 3:37 into the second period.
We're definitely letting Bear cook 🧑🍳 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/bQ4B0cI1PV
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The momentum continued into the third period with Kyle Connor scoring two goals, just minutes apart at 6:20 and 8:40.
OH KC THAT IS FILTHYYYY 🫨 pic.twitter.com/5tsOPOTNa3
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Kyle Connor: your newest 4️⃣0️⃣ goal scorer ‼️ pic.twitter.com/z2NBI3T9U9
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The Winnipeg Jets need one more point in their last three games to clinch the Central.
The Jets are now on their way to Chicago, where they will take on the Blackhawks Saturday in their final road game of the regular season.