Winnipeg Jets safety Connor Hellebuyck was named the NHL’s first star of the week.

On Monday, it was announced that Hellebuyck had been recognized as the best player in the league over the past week.

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Over the past seven days, the reigning Vezina Trophy winner has appeared in all three of Winnipeg’s games, posting a perfect 3-0-0 record while recording two shutouts, 1:22 shy of a third straight shutout. .

He posted a 191:47 shutout – setting the Winnipeg Jets franchise record for consecutive minutes without a single goal allowed – while propelling the league-leading Jets to an NHL record 14 wins in 15 games to start the season (14-1-0).

Hellebuyck, 31, leads the league with 11 wins, a 1.83 goals-against average, a .935 save percentage and three shutouts.

Hellebuyck’s numbers over the past week were sensational, including a .989 save percentage and a 0.33 goals-against average.

The Jets are back in action Tuesday night in New York, where they will face the Metropolitan Division power Rangers in an inter-conference battle.