WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Connor Hellebuyck delivered an impressive performance, saving 19 shots and achieving his NHL-leading fourth shutout of the season, marking the 41st of his career. This stellar effort propelled the Winnipeg Jets to a commanding 5-0 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night, marking the Wild’s fourth consecutive loss.

Cole Perfetti contributed significantly to the Jets’ success with one goal and two assists, while Nikolaj Ehlers and Neal Pionk both scored during power plays. Additionally, Morgan Barron and Vladislav Namestnikov found the back of the net, further solidifying the Jets’ dominance.

Jesper Wallstedt was in goal for Minnesota, managing to stop 19 shots, but the team has now fallen to a disappointing 1-5-0 record in their last six outings.

Ehlers opened the scoring for the Jets with his 10th goal of the season just six seconds after Minnesota incurred its first penalty at 6:45 of the first period.

**Key Takeaways**

For the Jets, their power play continues to impress, scoring in four straight games with Ehlers’ goal in the first period and Pionk’s second-period strike. The Jets’ power play unit has been particularly effective, converting 11 times on 28 attempts over the past seven games.

On the other hand, Minnesota’s leading scorer Kirill Kaprizov was active on the ice but couldn’t convert his efforts into goals. Despite taking two penalties and registering three shots on goal, his four-game point streak, which included four goals and two assists, came to an end.

**Turning Point**

The pivotal moment came when Wallstedt inadvertently put Minnesota on the penalty kill after batting the puck over the glass, leading to a delay-of-game penalty. Just 14 seconds later, Pionk unleashed a powerful one-timer, extending Winnipeg’s lead to 3-0 at 5:19 in the second period.

**Stat Highlight**

Winnipeg’s power play was effective, going 2 for 5, whereas Minnesota struggled, going 0 for 4 with only five shots recorded during their own power plays.

**Looking Ahead**

The Wild will look to bounce back as they host the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday, while the Jets are set to face off against the Toronto Maple Leafs on the same night.