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Connor Hellebuyck, Auston Matthews receive top weekly honours from NHL

Apr 12, 2021 | 10:18 AM

NEW YORK — Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is the NHL’s first star of the week.

Hellebuyck went 3-0-0 with a 1.67 goals-against average, a .938 save percentage and one shutout to lead the Jets into second place in the North Division.

The reigning Vezina Trophy winner capped his week with a 19-save shutout in a 5-0 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday.

Toronto Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews was named second star after registering six goals and two assists in three victories this week.