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.
Connor Hellebuyck Extends Winning Streak With Second Shutout
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck posted his second shutout of the season as he logged a fifth consecutive victory with a 5-0 result against Columbus on Tuesday. He shut the door on the Blue Jackets with 29 saves, while Cole Perfetti led the offense with two goals and one assist. Hellebuyck has been superb throughout the campaign, and the last few weeks have been truly special on his part, as the Jets No. 1 hasn't lost a single decision in regulation since the start of last month. He's gone 11-0-2 over the span, giving up more than two goals only once. Hellebuyck owns a 21-6-3 record for the season and has registered a 2.20 goals-against average with a .923 save percentage.
Connor Hellebuyck Shuts Out Panthers With 33 Saves
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck recorded his first shutout of the season Friday against Florida as head coach Rick Bowness returned from personal leave with a 3-0 win. Bowness had been away from the team since Oct. 23 to be with his wife, Judy, who had a seizure. Hellebuyck and the Jets cooked up a great welcome-back gift for him, with Winnipeg's No. 1 keeping a clean sheet with 33 saves. Following a summer full of uncertainty, Winnipeg is off to a strong start to the season, and Hellebuyck is riding a personal four-game winning streak. He improved to 10-4-1 on Friday and has registered a 2.65 goals-against average with a .908 save percentage.
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has agreed to a seven-year extension with the team. The Jets No. 1 landed himself a $59.5 million contract eight months before his current deal expires. Hellebuyck was set to become an unrestricted free agent, and Winnipeg reportedly tried to cash in on him over the summer, with the 30-year-old also open to moving on, but the two parties ended up agreeing on a new long-term deal. With his future sorted, Hellebuyck can now fully focus on the 2023-24 campaign, which is great news for fantasy managers.
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is focused on winning for the Winnipeg Jets in the 2023-24 season rather than looking ahead to his pending unrestricted free agency. Speaking to reporters after the team's first on-ice training camp session on Thursday, Hellebuyck said "Camp just started, so my mind has kind of shifted to, let's get things done, let's go for the Cup." The 30-year-old has been the backbone of the Jets since debuting in the 2015-16 season, posting a career 2.66 GAA and .916 Sv% across 445 career regular-season appearances while winning one Vezina Trophy and finishing in the top three in Vezina voting on three occasions, including last season. The four-time All-Star and Jets No. 1 center Mark Scheifele are both scheduled to hit free agency at season's end.
According to TSN's Pierre LeBrun, the New Jersey Devils have registered their interest in Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. "New Jersey has investigated it, they've had a conversation with Winnipeg," LeBrun said on Tuesday's edition of Insider Trading. He also noted that the Devils are one of the teams that Hellebuyck would be interested in signing an extension in a sign-and-trade deal. The American netminder has one year to go on his contract, and it has been reported that he isn't interested in staying in Winnipeg. On paper, the Devils and Hellebuyck seem a perfect match, as New Jersey's season fell apart in the playoffs due to poor goaltending, while Hellebuyck has proven himself as one of the top goalies in the league. However, LeBrun believes that Hellebuyck's contract demands of around $9.5 million per year are currently too pricey for the Devils.
Connor Hellebuyck Not Interested In Extension With Jets
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is set to be traded this offseason, with Murat Ates of The Athletic reporting that he isn't interested in signing an extension with the club. The talented netminder has one season left on a six-year, $37 million deal signed in 2018. "That ship has sailed," writes Ates regarding Hellebuyck's interest in signing an extension with Winnipeg. The 30-year-old had another fantastic campaign in 2022-23, going 37-25-2 with a 2.49 goals-against average, a .920 save percentage and four shutouts, but Winnipeg was dumped out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the first round and Hellebuyck is reportedly desperate to play for a contender. As a goalie who has been nominated for the Vezina Trophy for the third time in six seasons, Hellebuyck should have no trouble getting his wish.
Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck gave up three goals on 29 shots for his third loss in a row as the Jets trail 3-1 in their opening series against the Vegas Golden Knights. The Commerce, Michigan native will play in the 69th game of the season. So far, he has struggled in the playoffs with his 1-3-0 record, 3.21 goals-against-average, and a .895 save percentage. Hellebuyck has given up 14 goals in four contests this series.
Connor Hellebuyck Tending Twine In Game 4 Against Vegas
Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets is set to start in Game 4 of the Western Conference first-round series against the Vegas Golden Knights. During Game 3, Hellebuyck allowed five goals on 48 shots and suffered a hard-fought 5-4 overtime loss. In this year's playoffs, the 29-year-old has not been as remarkable as he usually is, with a record of 1-2-0, a 3.25 goals-against-average, and a .894 save percentage. However, he must be on top of his game for Winnipeg to even up the series Monday.
Connor Hellebuyck Tending Twine In Game 2 Versus Vegas
In Game 1, Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck didn't face a lot of shots but still managed to make 16 saves out of 17 shots. His play helped secure a 5-1 victory over Vegas in the series opener. This season, the 29-year-old had an outstanding regular season record of 37-25-2, with a .920 save percentage and a 2.49 goals-against-average. He will meet a familiar foe in the Golden Knights crease, Laurent Brossoit, who started in Game 1.
Connor Hellebuyck Likely Between The Pipes Against Vegas
Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck will likely be starting in Game 1 against Vegas. Hellebuyck had an outstanding regular season, ranking second in Jets history for wins in a season with a 37-25-2 record, a 2.49 goals-against-average, and a .920 save percentage. He has played in 35 previous playoff games and posted a 16-19-0 record, a 2.46 goals-against-average, and a .921 save percentage in four postseasons. He will face his former Jets teammate goalie Laurent Brossoit and the Vegas Golden Knights, who finished their season with a 51-22-9 record.
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck was outstanding in a must-win game against Nashville on Saturday, leading his squad to a 2-0 win with a 28-save shutout. With 32 shutouts in total to his name, Hellebuyck now holds the eighth spot on the all-time list among American goalies. Nashville has threatened to beat Winnipeg for the final playoff berth in the Western Conference, but the Jets now have the edge in the race. Hellebuyck has been a big part of the team's success this season, going for a 35-25-2 record with a 2.53 goals-against average and a .919 save percentage. He has four shutouts in total for the season and only three netminders have done better.
Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck will likely be the starter against Calgary Wednesday. Hellebuyck and his teammates are holding on to the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference. The Commerce, Michigan native has been sensational the last two games picking up two wins and allowing just three goals on 53 shots. He will need to be on top on of his game again Wednesday, with Calgary behind just two points for the final playoff spot.
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will make his 49th start of the season in a meeting with the Minnesota Wild Wednesday. He's gone 0-2-0 in the matchup this season with a 4.52 goals-against average and Hellebuyck's most recent outings haven't gone too well either. He won his previous start against Edmonton but gave up five goals in the contest, and he has allowed at least four goals in all of his last four appearances. Winnipeg's No. 1 has a 27-19-2 record for the season and has posted a 2.62 goals-against average with a .919 save percentage and three shutouts.
