Hellebuyck Reaches 300 Wins in Jets Victory

Connor Hellebuyck achieved his 300th NHL career victory as the Winnipeg Jets beat the Nashville Predators 5-2, marking a significant milestone in his career. The Jets surged ahead with three goals in the first period, including strikes from Morgan Barron and Josh Morrissey just 16 seconds apart. Hellebuyck, the third-fastest goaltender to reach 300 wins, made 26 saves in the game, leading the league in victories this season. Filip Forsberg scored for Nashville, ending an 18-game scoring drought, but the Predators struggled to recover from an early deficit. The Jets halted a three-game losing streak with this win, while Nashville continued to face challenges, finishing a season-high six-game road trip at 2-4. Notably, the Jets lost defenseman Morrissey to injury during the game, compounding their recent struggles with player availability.