Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is set to make his 49th start of the season in Sunday's matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes. After beginning the month with back-to-back losses, Hellebuyck returned to form on Friday with a stellar performance against the New Jersey Devils, stopping 22 of 23 shots in a decisive 6-1 road victory. On Sunday, he will look to improve an impressive 37-8-3 record. He boasts a 1.99 goals-against average and a .927 save percentage. Winnipeg's American netminder has been hot throughout the season but faces a tough challenge on Sunday, as Carolina holds one of the best home records in the league at 24-7-1.
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck stopped 24 of the 25 shots he faced en route to defeating the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday evening. The Jets had a significant advantage in the shot total, but Hellebuyck was able to stand up when called on. His lone blemish came in the second frame when Thomas Chabot beat him with a wrist shot. This outing extended the team's record to an incredible 11 games and Hellebuyck's win record to eight games. During this eight-game stretch, the 31-year-old has held a strong .922 save percentage with a 1.99 GAA. He has only allowed three or more goals in two of these contests and allowed one or less in three. Fantasy managers should expect Eric Comrie to get the nod on the back-to-back contest on Thursday night, which sets up Hellebuyck to face the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday evening.
Connor Hellebuyck Starts Against Senators Wednesday
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will be in the crease for Wednesday's tilt against the Ottawa Senators. Hellebuyck will look to extend his season-best winning streak to eight games. The 31-year-old has performed exceptionally well throughout the campaign, posting a 35-7-1 record while allowing 2.04 goals. He has logged a .925 save percentage with six shutouts. Another winning effort is expected from Hellebuyck on Wednesday, as the Senators are on a four-game skid and lack firepower due to injuries. Hellebuyck saved 33 of 35 shots when these teams had their first meeting of the season, helping the Jets grab a 4-2 victory.
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (rest) will return to action in Monday's matchup against the San Jose Sharks. After helping Team USA reach the final of the 4 Nations Face-Off, Hellebuyck was rested when the Jets continued their season on Saturday against the St. Louis Blues. It has been a remarkable year for Hellebuyck, who leads the league in several goalie categories. He holds a 34-7-2 record with six shutouts, having posted a 2.07 goals-against average and a .925 save percentage. Leading up to Monday's game, Hellebuyck has gone 10-1-0 in his last 11 starts with the Jets.
Connor Hellebuyck Remains In Team USA Crease Saturday
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will stay between the sticks for Team USA for Saturday's 4 Nations Face-Off matchup against Canada. Hellebuyck has been exceptional for Winnipeg throughout the NHL season and also began the 4 Nations Face-Off with a remarkable performance. He ended Thursday's 6-1 win over Finland with 20 saves and a .952 save percentage. Along with his results in the Jets crease, Connor Hellebuyck is currently on an 11-1-0 run. He has allowed two or more goals only three times during the streak. However, Hellebuyck faces a very challenging matchup on Saturday against Canada's world-class offensive talent.
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will be Team USA's starter in Thursday's 4 Nations Face-Off matchup against Finland. The Michigan native is having a spectacular campaign with the Jets and has rightfully earned the nod ahead of Jake Oettinger of the Dallas Stars and Jeremy Swayman of the Boston Bruins. Hellebuyck leads the league in wins with a 34-7-2 record and has posted a league-best 2.07 goals-against average. He ranks second with a .925 save percentage. For the U.S., Hellebuyck has previously featured in two tournaments, going 9-1-0 with a 1.59 goals-against average and a .930 save percentage.
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck stopped all 22 shots he faced on Monday evening en route to defeating the Nashville Predators. The Jets had the majority of shots in this contest, but Hellebuyck was able to keep the door shut when called upon. The 31-year-old netminder has now won six straight starts. Over this stretch, he has posted two shutouts and carries a stellar .945% SV with a 1.50 GAA. Over his past four starts, he has a near-perfect .960% SV and a 1.00 GAA. Overall, across 30 games this season, Hellebuyck has posted a 24-5-1 record with a. 930% AV and a 2.00 GAA. Hellebuyck remains a must-start option in all fantasy formats, given his elite play and heavy workload in the Winnipeg crease. He will likely get his next start on Thursday against the Anaheim Ducks.
Connor Hellebuyck Posts Fourth Shutout Of The Season
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck stopped all 19 shots he faced en route to defeating the Minnesota Wild and tallying his fourth shutout of the campaign. The Jets got out to an early two-goal lead in the opening frame thanks to Nikolaj Ehlers and Morgan Barron which game Hellebuyck a nice cushion early on. The 31-year-old is currently riding a three-game win streak. During this span he has only allowed five goals and held a stellar 1.67 GAA and a .939% SV. Since the start of December, Hellebuyck has posted a 6-2-1 record with a 1.98 GAA and a .927% SV. He will look to extend his winning streak to four games on Monday when facing the high-scoring Toronto Maple Leafs.
Connor Hellebuyck Stops 43 Shots In Win Against Wild
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck saved 43 of 44 shots in Monday's 4-1 road victory against Minnesota. The Wild had Kirill Kaprizov back in the lineup and ended Hellebuyck's shutout bid early on when Jake Middleton gave the hosts the lead, but the Jets No. 1 went on to make 34 consecutive saves to help his team earn an impressive win. Hellebuyck now shares the all-time record for the fewest games required to reach 15 wins in a season. He's sporting a 15-2-0 record through 17 starts. Among regular starters, Hellebuyck owns the league's best goals-against average with 2.06 and the best save percentage with .929. His impressive form has given the reigning Vezina Trophy winner a chance to finish a second consecutive month with only one loss.
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck stopped 17 of the 18 shots he faced en route to defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday evening. Hellebuyck's lone blemish came in the final frame off a power-play goal by winger Michael Bunting. The Jets dominated play through most of the game, but the 31-year-old netminder was sharp when he was called upon. Since the start of the month, Hellebuyck has carried an impressive 7-1 record with a solid .925 SV% and a 2.13 GAA. He only allowed more than three goals in two of these starts and logged two shutouts in this span. Through 16 games this season, the star netminder sits with a stellar .924 SV% and 2.13 GAA, and a near-perfect 14-2 record. Fantasy managers should continue to view Hellebuyck as an elite goaltender and a top option in DFS formats.
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck recorded his 40th career shutout as the team beat Colorado 1-0 on Thursday. Hellebuyck became the sixth American goalie with at least 40 shutouts in league history with a 35-save effort. The Avalanche entered the contest having scored multiple goals in each of their 13 games so far this season. Hellebuyck has looked almost superhuman at times in 2024-25, logging a 10-1-0 record with a league-high three shutouts. He has allowed 1.91 goals while registering a .932 save percentage. Another tough divisional rival awaits Hellebuyck next as the Jets host Dallas on Saturday. Hellebuyck lost all three starts in the matchup last season, allowing eight goals.
Connor Hellebuyck Nullifies Oilers In Season-Opening Win
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck played a perfect game in the crease in Wednesday's season opener, keeping Edmonton's high-octane offense at bay with 30 saves in a 6-0 road win. The reigning Vezina Trophy winner became the first goalie in franchise history to post a shutout in a season-opening game. It was a fantastic year for Hellebuyck in 2023-24, and his effort on Wednesday shows that he's ready to repeat his success in the new campaign. Hellebuyck will face the Blackhawks next on Friday night.
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (personal) is expected to be good to go for Wednesday's season opener against Edmonton. Hellebuyck was away from the team on Monday due to personal reasons. However, he will take part in Wednesday's morning skate and should be ready to face the Oilers. Meetings with the high-scoring Oilers can be very rough outings for goaltenders, but Hellebuyck went 1-1-1 in the matchup last season, allowing more than two goals in only one of the games. He carries a 13-13-3 career record against Edmonton.
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will be looking to get back on the right track in Tuesday's Game 5 versus the Colorado Avalanche. It's been a struggle for the Vezina Trophy finalist in the series as Hellebuyck has allowed 19 goals through the first four games of the series, turning in an .870 save percentage in that time while dropping three straight games. Despite taking on the league's No. 1-ranked regular-season offense, Hellebuyck's struggles remain a surprise considering he posted a 2.39 goals-against average and a .921 save percentage across 60 games. The Jets need a win on Tuesday to avoid elimination.
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck struggled once again as part of a 5-1 loss in Game 4 of the team's first-round series against the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday. The veteran allowed four goals on 30 shots (.867 save percentage) and was pulled late in the game in favor of backup Laurent Brossoit. With the effort, the American has now allowed 19 shots over the first four games of the series, posting an .870 Sv% in the process. While the Avalanche led the NHL with 3.68 goals per game this season, Hellebuyck's poor postseason remains a surprise considering he posted a 2.39 goals-against average and a .921 Sv% across 60 games in the regular season. The Jets need a win on home ice in Game 5 on Tuesday to avoid elimination.
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is getting a rest on Thursday when the team takes on the hosting Dallas Stars. The American netminder has started eight of the last nine games but will give way to backup Laurent Brossoit on Thursday. Hellebuyck could be in line for his second career Vezina Trophy as he has posted a 2.42 goals-against average and a .920 save percentage across 58 appearances, going 35-19-4 in that time. Additionally, his 29.25 goals saved above average are by far the best in the NHL ahead of second-place Thatcher Demko and his 18.59 GSAA, according to Hockey Reference. For his part, Brossoit has posted a healthy 2.10 GAA and a .925 Sv% across 21 outings (20 starts), going 13-5-2 in that time.
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will not be in goal for Friday's home game against the Anaheim Ducks. Rather, backup Laurent Brossoit will start his 18th game of the season with a stellar 2.11 goals-against average and a .924 save percentage across 17 appearances. As for Hellebuyck, he is enjoying another fine season that could net him his second career Vezina Trophy. The 30-year-old sports a 2.33 GAA and a .921 Sv%, going 30-15-3 across 48 starts. His 25.07 goals saved above expected are by far the most in the NHL ahead of second-place Sergei Bobrovsky and Thatcher Demko (18.7). It's a good time to get Hellebuyck off his skates against a Ducks offense that ranks 30th with just 2.55 goals per game on the season.
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (illness) will be available for Friday's contest against Seattle. He's been battling an illness, which initially left Hellebuyck with a question mark ahead of Friday's matchup, but he's officially good to go. However, it's not completely clear who will guard the crease for Winnipeg on Friday. It's the beginning of a back-to-back for the team, and backup Laurent Brossoit might get the first game. A meeting with Vancouver will follow on Saturday. Hellebuyck has performed at an elite level throughout the campaign, going 29-13-3. He's allowed two or fewer goals in 25 of his past 37 starts, registering a 2.29 goals-against average for the season with a .922 save percentage and three shutouts.
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck had a perfect performance as he recorded his third shutout of the season in Wednesday's 1-0 victory against the Sharks. Hellebuyck made 17 saves and collected his first shutout since Jan. 9, while it was the 35th overall in his career. Hellebuyck is a strong candidate to win his second career Vezina Trophy as the best goaltender in the league, with a season record of 25-10-3 to go along with a career-best 2.13 goals against average and .926 save percentage through 38 appearances.
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will yield starting duties to backup Laurent Brossoit for Thursday's home game against the Chicago Blackhawks. It's a well-earned breather for the veteran whose 30 starts ties him for third-most in the league alongside Florida's Sergei Bobrovsky. The 2019-20 Vezina Trophy winner has made the most of his heavy usage, posting a fantastic 2.20 goals-against average and a .923 save percentage while going 21-6-3, including 11-0-2 over his last 13 outings. The American's 17.52 goals saved above average is easily the best mark in the NHL, as per Hockey Reference. He will return to the crease when the Jets host the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday.
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