Wheeler nets hat trick, Hellebuyck and Jets blank Avs 5-0


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WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Blake Wheeler had three goals and an assist, Connor Hellebuyck made 40 saves and the Winnipeg Jets routed the reigning Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche 5-0. Mark Scheifele added a goal and two assists, and Josh Morrissey had a goal and an assist. Cole Perfetti contributed three assists. Hellebuyck's third shutout of the season and 31st of his career began a four-game homestand at Canada Life Centre, where the Jets are 8-2-0. Alexandar Georgiev stopped 19 shots for Colorado, which opened a four-game trip. It was the second time this season the Avalanche were shut out.

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