Jets rout Capitals in G Connor Hellebuyck's triumphant return
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Gabriel Vilardi scored two goals and the Jets beat the Washington Capitals 5-1 on Saturday night in Winnipeg.
Connor Hellebuyck made 24 saves in his return from arthroscopic knee surgery. Playing his first game since Nov. 15, Hellebuyck carried a shutout into the final minutes.
Vilardi has three goals in his past two games. Morgan Barron and Alex Iafallo