NEW YORK –

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon and Buffalo Sabers goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen were named the NHL’s three stars of the week.

Hellebuyck was named first star after stopping 88 of the 89 shots he faced in three appearances as the Jets extended their winning streak to six games.

The Hellebuyck goaltender helped the Jets become the first team in NHL history to win 14 of its first 15 games of a season.

Hellebuyck, 31, reigning winner of the Vezina Trophy as the best goaltender, leads the league (minimum six games played) with 11 wins, a 1.83 goals-against average, a .935 save percentage and three shutouts.

MacKinnon, the reigning Hart Trophy winner as the league’s Most Valuable Player, led the NHL with eight assists and nine points and finished tied for the league’s best plus-6 rating through three games.

Luukkonen ranked second in the NHL with 86 saves (on 90 shots against), going 3-0-0 with a 1.30 goals-against average and .956 save percentage.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published November 11, 2024.