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Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck named NHL's 1st star of the week

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck was named the NHL's first star of the week Monday after posting three victories and a shutout last week.

3 victories, including shutout vs. Edmonton, lead to shout-out

Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck makes a save as teammate Josh Morrissey battles Paul Stastny of the St. Louis Blues, during Winnipeg's 4-0 win on Sunday. (Trevor Hagan/Canadian Press )

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck was named the NHL's first star of the week Monday after posting three victories last week, including a shutout win against Edmonton on New Year's Eve.

Hellebuyck had a 1.67 goals-against average and .952 save percentage over the stretch.

Vegas Golden Knights centre William Karlsson was the second star. He had four goals and an assist over three games.

Boston Bruins forward David Backes took the third star after recording six points (3-3) in three games.