Connor Hellebuyck Makes 26 Saves in the Jets’ 4–2 Victory Over the Canadiens

Winnipeg Jets' Kyle Connor (81) scores on Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault (35) as Mike Matheson (8) defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP

WINNIPEG, Manitoba—Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves, Kyle Connor had a goal and an assist and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Montreal Canadiens 4–2 on Saturday night.

Adam Lowry, Gabriel Vilardi and Vlad Namestnikov also scored for NHL-leading Winnipeg. The Jets went 2–1–1 on a four-game homestand to improve to 22–9–1.