Connor Hellebuyck, Jets blank Wild, extend Central lead

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Cole Perfetti had a goal and two assists, Connor Hellebuyck produced a 19-save shutout and the Winnipeg Jets beat the visiting Minnesota Wild for the eighth straight time, cruising to a 5-0 victory on Saturday night.

The NHL-leading Jets moved five points ahead of the Wild for the top spot in the Central Division. Winnipeg earned its third win in four games, while Minnesota took