The Jets have won seven in a row to move atop the NHL standings through 55 games going into Thursday’s action around the league, and it’s not just because of elite goaltender Connor Hellebuyck.

The 31-year-old netminder was rested for the last round-robin game while Jake Oettinger took the loss versus Sweden. Hellebuyck has allowed two goals on 47 shots in the tournament, and a similar ...

Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele (55) congratulates goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) after they defeated the Boston Bruins in an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Boston.

When Scott Arniel took over as coach of the Winnipeg Jets last summer after Rick Bowness retired from a nearly four-decade career behind NHL benches, players had a request. "We asked him to be ...