Winnipeg Jets Secure NHL-Leading 45th Win with 2-1 Victory Over Rangers

Gabriel Vilardi's power-play goal and Connor Hellebuyck's strong performance propel Jets past struggling Rangers in Winnipeg.

The Winnipeg Jets earned their 45th win of the season, the fastest in franchise history, maintaining their league-leading position after 66 games.
Gabriel Vilardi scored the game-winning goal on a second-period power play, his 27th goal of the season, assisted by Cole Perfetti.
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 21 of 22 shots, marking his 38th victory of the season and the 20th time he allowed one goal or fewer this year.
The New York Rangers suffered their fourth consecutive loss, jeopardizing their playoff hopes as they fall further behind in the Eastern Conference wild-card race.
Rangers' Mika Zibanejad tied Brian Leetch for fourth-most power-play goals in franchise history with his 106th career tally during the first period.