The Winnipeg Jets defeated the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 in overtime ... Connor Hellebuyck turned away 25 of the 27 shots he faced, and MacKenzie Blackwood allowed three goals on 25 Jets shots. The opening frame ended 0-0 with the Avalanche holding the ...

DENVER — Neal Pionk scored 17 seconds into overtime, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Wednesday night. Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck started the winning play when he sent the puck to Vladislav Namestnikov, who fed Pionk skating down the right side. Pionk’s slap shot beat Mackenzie Blackwood to end Winnipeg’s two-game skid.

The Avalanche have not been able to score on Connor Hellebuyck this season until Wednesday night. Colorado got two past the Winnipeg Jets netminder but it wasn’t enough in the 3-2 overtime loss.

Neal Pionk scored the game-winning goal 17 seconds into overtime and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Wednesday night. Pionk’s shot from inside the left face-off circle zipped over the right shoulder of Mackenzie Blackwood, before pinging off the crossbar. The goal was Pionk’s seventh of the season.

Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck started ... Pionk’s slap shot beat Mackenzie Blackwood to end Winnipeg’s two-game skid. Morgan Barron and Gabriel Vilardi also scored for Winnipeg, and Hellebuyck ...

In 62 previous regular-season matchups against the Jets, the Avalanche are 29-26-7. This season, the home teams are undefeated, with the Jets winning in Winnipeg on November 7 and January 11 while the Avs won in Denver on December 31.

Neal Pionk scored 17 seconds into overtime and Connor Hellebuyck made 25 saves as the Winnipeg Jets beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 in Denver on Wednesday night.

Winnipeg stands to both rebound and take advantage of a top-heavy Colorado lineup. My Jets vs. Avalanche predictions and NHL picks expect the road underdogs to bark loudest in tonight’s Central Division showdown.

The Colorado Avalanche (28-19-1) close out their homestand against the Winnipeg Jets (31-14-3). Puck drop is scheduled for 7:38 p.m. MT. READ MORE: Bednar on Nichushkin: ‘We Don’t Have a Solid Timeline’ In the third straight game against top teams in the Central Division,

Blackwood has solidified the Avalanche's crease since being acquired from the Sharks. Can he ride the momentum to a Vezina Trophy win?

Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck started ... Pionk’s slap shot beat Mackenzie Blackwood to end Winnipeg’s two-game skid. Morgan Barron and Gabriel Vilardi also scored for Winnipeg, and Hellebuyck ...

Blackwood is expected to start at home against the Blues on Friday, Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports reports.