Connor Hellebuyck recorded 35 saves to post back-to-back shutouts for the first time in his career, and Gabriel Vilardi provided the offense in the Winnipeg Jets' 1-0 victory over the visiting Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night.

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Gabriel Vilardi scored and Connor Hellebuyck stopped 35 shots for his third shutout this season as the Winnipeg Jets beat the Colorado Avalanche 1-0.

WINNIPEG -- Connor Hellebuyck made 35 saves for his second straight shutout, and the Winnipeg Jets defeated the Colorado Avalanche 1-0 at Canada Life Centre on Thursday.

Colorado's Chris Wagner tries in vain to put the puck past Winnipeg goalie Connor Hellebuyck during the second period of Thursday night's 1-0 Jets win. (John Woods/) Connor Hellebuyck stopped 35 shots for his second consecutive shutout and 40th of his career as the Jets blanked the Colorado Avalanche 1-0 on Thursday.

Gabe Vilardi scored the game-winner just a minute into the contest, while Connor Hellebuyck earned his second-straight shutout, as the Winnipeg Jets held off the visiting Colorado Avalanche 1-0 from Canada life Centre on Thursday.

Connor Hellebuyck stopped 35 shots for his third shutout this season and 40th of his career as the Jets blanked the Colorado Avalanche 1-0 on Thursday.