Winnipeg Jets Dominate Penguins 4-1, Extend League-Leading Record

The Jets secured their 17th win of the season, starting a grueling six-game road trip with a commanding performance in Pittsburgh.

Winnipeg Jets improved to a league-best 17-3 record after defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 on Friday night in Pittsburgh.
Kyle Connor recorded a Gordie Howe hat trick with a goal, an assist, and a rare fight against Penguins captain Sidney Crosby in the third period.
Nino Niederreiter, Vladislav Namestnikov, and Gabriel Vilardi also scored for the Jets, with Vilardi converting on the NHL's top-ranked power play.
Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck earned his league-leading 14th win, stopping 17 of 18 shots and maintaining a .924 save percentage this season.
The Penguins have now lost five of their last six games, managing only one win in that stretch, while struggling offensively with a season-low 18 shots in the game.