WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets closed out the month with a strong third period, scoring three unanswered goals to defeat the Dallas Stars 4-2 at Canada Life Centre. Connor Hellebuyck made 31 saves to earn Second Star honors, improving to 15-12-8 on the season with a 3.07 GAA. Cole Perfetti had a standout performance, assisting on three goals in the win and finishing the week with 5 points (1G, 4A).
The Week at a Glance:
Tuesday — Jets exploded offensively to outgun the Sabres 7-5
Wednesday — Fatigue showed as Winnipeg fell 4-1 to the Red Wings in a flat performance
Saturday — Jets bounced back with a 4-2 win over the Stars, closing January on a high note
Sun: Around the League
Winnipeg (56 pts) has three games on the schedule (BUF, DET, @DAL) as they try to close ground on the first-place Avalanche (60 pts). Ahead of the Jets are the hot Kings (57), Oilers (58) and Blues (59) — all within striking distance if the Jets can pick up points.
IN THE EAST
The Lightning have an 8-point lead over second-place Carolina (60) and Islanders (60) in the East. The battle for 8th place is tight as Florida (56) leads trailing Detroit and Ottawa by a point.
GAMES TO WATCH
Colorado vs Florida kick the week off
The Lightning and the Rangers face off on January 31st.
LEADERS
Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon leads in points with 70 and Oilers winger Zach Hyman follows with 68. Connor McDavid holds third with 66 points. Goalie wins: Andrei Vasilevskiy (TB) 24-12-2, Ilya Sorokin (NYI) 24-10-3, Tristan Jarry (PIT) 23-14-3
