Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Mon 5/24/21 1:46 PM
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Hellebuyck will tend the twine at home for Monday's Game 4 clash with Edmonton, Ken Wiebe of Sportsnet reports.
EDGE Analysis
Going back to the regular season, Hellebuyck is riding a five-game winning streak during which he registered a 1.34 GAA and two shutouts. Even with a rare playoff back-to-back on the schedule, Hellebuyck will make his sixth straight appearance as the Jets try to sweep the Oilers.
Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Sun 5/23/21 10:59 PM
Connor Hellebuyck
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Hellebuyck made 44 saves on 48 shots in Sunday's 5-4 overtime win over the Oilers in Game 3.
EDGE Analysis
Hellebuyck gave up two goals to Leon Draisaitl in the first 10 minutes of the game. The goalie settled in after that but allowed another pair of tallies before the Jets bailed him out with a three-goal third period to force overtime, where Nikolaj Ehlers scored for the win. Hellebuyck gave up more goals Sunday than he had in the four previous games combined. His solid work in the playoffs has the Jets on the edge of a series sweep -- they lead 3-0 heading into Monday's Game 4.
Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Sun 5/23/21 7:20 PM
Connor Hellebuyck
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Hellebuyck will get the starting nod for Game 3 against Edmonton on Sunday, Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hellebuyck has been outstanding so far this postseason, stopping 70 of 71 shots to give Winnipeg a commanding 2-0 series lead. He's coming off a 38-save shutout in Game 2 on Friday. However, entering the playoffs, Hellebuyck had lost five straight games against the Oilers, allowing 17 goals on 140 shots.
Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Sat 5/22/21 12:14 AM
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Hellebuyck posted a 38-save shutout in Friday's 1-0 overtime win over the Oilers in Game 2.
EDGE Analysis
Both teams had their chances, but Hellebuyck and Oilers goalie Mike Smith stood tall throughout regulation. In overtime, Paul Stastny won it for the Jets, and Hellebuyck secured the third playoff shutout of his career. He's won his last four games (two in the regular season and two in the playoffs), allowing only three goals in that span. The 28-year-old is locked in as the Jets' No. 1 goalie and should draw the start on home ice in Sunday's Game 3.
Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Fri 5/21/21 8:48 PM
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Hellebuyck will draw the start for Game 2 against the Oilers on Friday, NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hellebuyck was terrific in Wednesday's Game 1 victory, stopping 32 of 33 shots. Dating back to the regular season, the 28-year-old has given up just three goals on 93 shots in his last three appearances. He went 2-5-0 with an unsightly .877 save percentage against Edmonton during the regular season.
Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Wed 5/19/21 11:56 PM
Connor Hellebuyck
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Hellebuyck made 32 saves on 33 shots in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Oilers in Game 1.
EDGE Analysis
Hellebuyck allowed a rebound goal to Jesse Puljujarvi in the second period, but that was all the Oilers could generate. The 28-year-old goalie finished an up-and-down regular season with a 2.58 GAA and a .916 save percentage in 45 outings, but he appears to be in good form to start the playoffs. The Jets will ride Hellebuyck as far as he can take them, so expect the Michigan native to tend the twine in Friday's Game 2.
Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Wed 5/19/21 3:33 PM
Connor Hellebuyck
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Hellebuyck will defend the cage on the road versus Edmonton for Game 1 on Wednesday, Ken Wiebe of Sportsnet reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hellebuyck appears to have found his game at the end of the season, as he went 3-1-0 with a 1.26 GAA and two shutouts in his last four contests. During the regular season, the 28-year-old netminder went 2-5-0 and a .877 save percentage, his lowest against any team in the North Division. Squaring off with Connor McDavid and company will likely serve to lower Hellebuyck's drafted percentage in most DFS formats, making him an intriguing contrarian play.
Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Fri 5/14/21 10:50 PM
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Hellebuyck stopped 34 of 36 shots in Friday's 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs.
EDGE Analysis
Hellebuyck picked up his third win in his last four starts. The 27-year-old has allowed just five goals in that span, but the Maple Leafs rested playmaking winger Mitch Marner on Friday. Hellebuyck improved to 24-17-3 with a 2.58 GAA and a .916 save percentage in a league-leading 45 appearances. The Michigan native will likely be the primary goalie for the Jets during the postseason, beginning with Wednesday's Game 1 versus the Oilers.
Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Thu 5/13/21 1:49 PM
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Hellebuyck will be between the pipes at home for Friday's season finale versus Toronto, Sara Orlesky of TSN.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
Despite the fact that the game won't have any impact on the Jets' standings or playoff matchup, Hellebuyck will still tend the twine as a final tune-up. With a 23-17-3 record in 44 appearances, the 27-year-old Michigan native probably won't be repeating as the Vezina Trophy winner, though his 2.60 GAA was not far off his 2019-20 numbers (2.57).
Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Tue 5/11/21 11:06 PM
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Hellebuyck stopped 24 shots in a 5-0 win over the Canucks on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Hellebuyck missed Monday's game versus the Canucks with what he described as a "mild jam," Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports. It didn't seem to bother Hellebuyck much Tuesday as he logged his fourth shutout of the season. The 27-year-old goalie improved to 23-17-3 with a 2.60 GAA and a .915 save percentage in 44 contests. The Jets' regular season ends Friday versus the Maple Leafs, but with no postseason seeding on the line, it's unclear if Hellebuyck will make the start or take additional time off for rest ahead of the playoffs.