Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Sun 1/1/23 1:01 AM
Connor Hellebuyck
G WPG
Hellebuyck stopped 31 for 32 shots in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Oilers.
EDGE Analysis
Hellebuyck was excellent, stalling out Connor McDavid's point streak at 17 games. Additionally, Hellebuyck helped the Jets go 5-for-5 on the penalty kill against the league's top power play. This was his seventh win in 11 starts in December. He improved to 18-9-1 with a 2.32 GAA and a .928 save percentage through 28 outings. He's been one of the best goalies in the league this year, and he'll likely have a chance to keep things rolling to begin January when the Jets host the Flames on Tuesday.
Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Sat 12/31/22 2:06 PM
Connor Hellebuyck
G WPG
Hellebuyck will defend the road goal against Edmonton on Saturday, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hellebuyck has returned to the elite form he showed a few years ago, when he was considered an annual Vezina Trophy candidate. He is 17-9-1 with a 2.37 GAA and a .926 save percentage this season. Hellebuyck faces the Oilers, who scored seven times Friday against the Kraken.
Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Thu 12/29/22 11:27 PM
Connor Hellebuyck
G WPG
Hellebuyck surrendered two goals on 22 shots in a 4-2 victory over Vancouver on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Hellebuyck was beaten just 41 seconds into the game, but he settled down after that, which allowed the Jets to battle back. He improved to 17-9-1 with a 2.37 GAA and .926 save percentage in 17 games this season. Hellebuyck lost his previous two games while allowing six goals.
Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Thu 12/29/22 11:40 AM
Connor Hellebuyck
G WPG
Hellebuyck is expected to guard the home crease against Vancouver on Thursday, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hellebuyck has been terrific this season, going 16-9-1 with a 2.38 GAA and a .927 save percentage. He has lost his last two starts, giving up six goals on 66 shots against the Wild and Bruins -- he'll be looking for his first win since Dec. 17, when he stopped 22 shots in a 5-1 win over the Canucks.
Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Wed 12/28/22 1:06 AM
Connor Hellebuyck
G WPG
Hellebuyck saved 24 of 27 shots in a 4-1 loss to Minnesota on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Hellebuyck allowed two goals on 11 shots in the first period, and he surrendered a marker on seven shots in the second. Winnipeg's final goal was scored on an empty net. Hellebuyck dropped to 16-9-1 with a 2.38 GAA and .927 save percentage in 26 starts this season.
Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Tue 12/27/22 1:07 PM
Connor Hellebuyck
G WPG
Hellebuyck will guard the home goal Tuesday versus Minnesota, Ken Wiebe of Sportsnet reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hellebuyck made 36 saves in a 3-2 loss to Boston on Thursday during his last appearance. He has a 16-8-1 record this season with a 2.36 GAA and a .928 save percentage. Hellebuyck was burned for six goals on 39 shots in a 6-1 loss to the Wild on Nov. 23.
Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Thu 12/22/22 9:51 PM
Connor Hellebuyck
G WPG
Hellebuyck stopped 36 of 39 shots in a 3-2 loss to the Bruins on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Winnipeg had a 2-0 lead going into the first intermission, but Hellebuyck surrendered two goals on 16 shots in the second period. Nick Foligno scored the game-winning goal at 11:08 of the third. Hellebuyck dropped to 16-8-1 with a 2.36 GAA and .928 save percentage in 25 contests this season. He had won his previous two games while allowing just two goals.
Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Thu 12/22/22 12:44 PM
Connor Hellebuyck
G WPG
Hellebuyck, who sat out Tuesday's game with an illness. will get the road start in Boston on Thursday, Jeff Hamilton of the Winnipeg News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hellebuyck is having an All-Star season, going 16-7-1 with a 2.33 GAA and a .928 save percentage. He has won his last two starts, giving up only two goals on 49 shots. He faces the Bruins, who are 17-0-2 at home this season.
Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Wed 12/21/22 2:23 PM
Connor Hellebuyck
G WPG
Hellebuyck (illness) is traveling with the Jets to Boston for Thursday's game against the Bruins, according to John Lu of TSN.
EDGE Analysis
Winnipeg sent Arvid Holm to the minors Wednesday, leaving the Jets with two goaltenders on the roster, including Hellebuyck. That combined with the fact that Hellebuyck is traveling strongly indicates that he's ready to return. He has a 16-7-1 record, 2.33 GAA and .928 save percentage in 24 contests this season.
Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Tue 12/20/22 10:59 PM
Connor Hellebuyck
G WPG
Hellebuyck (illness) told head coach Rick Bowness he should be good to travel with the Jets as they head to Boston for Thursday's game, John Lu of TSN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hellebuyck sat out Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Senators, but it doesn't appear his absence will be a long one. The Jets have games Thursday in Boston and Friday in Washington, so Hellebuyck will likely make one start before the holiday break.