Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Sun 4/28/24 2:15 PM
Connor Hellebuyck
G WPG
Hellebuyck will guard the road goal in Game 4 versus Colorado on Sunday, per Tracey Myers of NHL.com.
EDGE Analysis
Hellebuyck has surrendered 15 goals on 116 shots for an .871 save percentage in three playoff outings versus the Avalanche. He has lost his last two starts after winning the series opener. The Jets need a victory in Sunday's contest to take home-ice advantage back ahead of Tuesday's Game 5.
Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Sat 4/27/24 1:53 AM
Connor Hellebuyck
G WPG
Hellebuyck allowed five goals on 39 shots in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Avalanche in Game 3. The sixth goal was an empty-netter.
EDGE Analysis
Hellebuyck has now surrendered 15 goals on 116 shots over the last three games. The 30-year-old will need to get his game back to his regular-season form soon if the Jets are going to fend off the Avalanche, who now lead the series 2-1. There's little reason to think Hellebuyck won't get the chance to play out of his slump, so expect him between the pipes for Game 4 on Sunday.
Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Fri 4/26/24 1:38 PM
Connor Hellebuyck
G WPG
Hellebuyck will defend the road crease in Colorado for Game 3 on Friday, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hellebuyck struggled in the opening two games of the series, allowing 10 goals on 77 shots. Tuesday's 5-2 loss to Colorado snapped Hellebuyck's six-game winning streak. He was 37-19-4 with a 2.39 GAA and a .921 save percentage in 60 regular-season appearances. The Avalanche have had no problem finding the back of the net thus far, they'll hope to continue that trend as the series shifts to Colorado for Games 3 and 4.
Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Wed 4/24/24 1:42 AM
Connor Hellebuyck
G WPG
Hellebuyck allowed four goals on 31 shots in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Avalanche in Game 2.
EDGE Analysis
Hellebuyck's six-game winning streak came to an end Tuesday, resulting in the first-round playoff series being tied at 1-1 with Games 3 and 4 ahead in Denver. The 30-year-old has allowed 10 goals on 77 shots so far against the Avalanche, so he'll need to tighten things up on the road to keep the Jets competitive. The two teams meet again Friday.
Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Tue 4/23/24 12:05 PM
Connor Hellebuyck
G WPG
Hellebucyk is slated to be between the home pipes for Game 2 against the Avalanche on Tuesday, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hellebuyck is riding a six-game winning streak, which includes a crucial victory in the series opener despite giving up six goals on 46 shots (.870 save percentage). Considering the 30-year-old goalie is the heavy favorite to take home the Vezina Trophy as the league's top netminder, there is little chance of him being dropped from the starting role as long as the Jets are in the playoffs.
Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Sun 4/21/24 10:26 PM
Connor Hellebuyck
G WPG
Hellebuyck stopped 40 of 46 shots in Sunday's 7-6 win over the Avalanche in Game 1.
EDGE Analysis
Hellebuyck was twice as busy as his Colorado counterpart Alexandar Georgiev, but the Jets' offense was more opportunistic. Hellebuyck allowed four or more goals in just 10 of his 60 regular-season appearances, posting a 2.39 GAA and a .921 save percentage in a Vezina-caliber campaign. The 30-year-old will need more stability from his defense to avoid turning every game into a track meet versus the Avalanche. Game 2 is Tuesday in Winnipeg.
Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Sun 4/21/24 10:35 AM
Connor Hellebuyck
G WPG
Hellebuyck will patrol the home crease Sunday in Game 1 versus Colorado, per Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site.
EDGE Analysis
Hellebuyck concluded the regular season with a .938 save percentage during his five-game winning streak. In 60 appearances during the 2023-24 campaign, he posted a 37-19-4 record with five shutouts, a 2.39 GAA and a .921 save percentage. Hellebuyck also stopped 92 of 96 shots against the Avalanche en route to a mark of 3-0-0. The Avalanche finished first in the regular season with 3.68 goals per game.
Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Thu 4/18/24 1:15 PM
Connor Hellebuyck
G WPG
Hellebuyck (rest) will sit out Thursday's regular-season finale at home against Vancouver, per Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press.
EDGE Analysis
Hellebuyck was solid in his last start, stopping 20 of 23 shots in Tuesday's 4-3 win over Seattle. The 30-year-old had a spectacular regular season, recording a .921 save percentage and a 37-19-4 record in 60 appearances. He can be penciled in as the starter for Game 1 of Winnipeg's first-round series versus Colorado.
Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Tue 4/16/24 11:05 PM
Connor Hellebuyck
G WPG
Hellebuyck stopped 20 of 23 shots in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Kraken.
EDGE Analysis
Hellebuyck has won five games in a row, allowing a total of 10 goals in that span. The Kraken kept it close throughout, but the Jets' offense was just good enough. Hellebuyck improved to 37-19-4 with a 2.39 GAA and a .921 save percentage. The Jets haven't announced their plans, but they are locked into second place in the Central Division, so Laurent Brossoit may get the nod versus the Canucks on Thursday if head coach Rick Bowness thinks Hellebuyck would benefit from some rest.
Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Mon 4/15/24 1:34 PM
Connor Hellebuyck
G WPG
Hellebuyck will patrol the home crease Tuesday against Seattle, per Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press.
EDGE Analysis
Hellebuyck has stopped 131 of 138 shots during his four-game winning streak. He has a 36-19-4 record this season with a 2.38 GAA and a .922 save percentage through 59 appearances. The Kraken sit 29th in the league this campaign with 2.59 goals per contest.