Connor Hellebuyck Secures 300th Career Win as Jets Defeat Predators
Winnipeg ends three-game skid with a 5-2 victory but faces injury challenges, including Josh Morrissey's early exit.
- Connor Hellebuyck became the third-fastest goalie in NHL history to reach 300 career wins, achieving the milestone in 538 games.
- The Jets scored three goals in the first period, with contributions from Morgan Barron, Josh Morrissey, and Kyle Connor, setting the tone for the victory.
- Josh Morrissey left the game in the second period due to a lower-body injury after colliding with the goal post; his status remains uncertain.
- Winnipeg had to rely on five defensemen for much of the game, continuing a trend of injury-depleted blue-line rotations this season.
- The Predators lost two players to injuries during the game—Luke Evangelista and Steven Stamkos—compounding their challenges in the loss.