Connor Hellebuyck makes 21 saves, Jets beat Stars 4-0 in Game 2 to tie series WSOC TV [Video]

WINNIPEG, Manitoba — (AP) — Connor Hellebuyck made 21 saves and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Dallas Stars 4-0 on Friday night in Game 2 to tie the Western Conference second-round series.

Hellebuyck had his fourth career playoff shutout to help the regular-season champion Jets rebound from a 3-2 loss Wednesday night.

“There were stretches in the first round where I really liked my game, just wasn’t in the results,” Hellebuyck said. “But, built it back better. I like where we’re at. The team in front of me is playing phenomenal, so we’re going to have fun. Just continue to have fun.”

Gabriel Vilardi and Nikolaj Ehlers scored early goals and Adam Lowry made it 3-0 midway through the second period. Ehlers added an empty-netter with 3:40 remaining for a three-point night.

Game 3 is Sunday in Dallas.

Hellebuyck was the star Friday night.

“It’s what he does every night for us,” said Josh Morrissey, who assisted on Vilardi’s goal. “He’s an …