Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Wed 1/8/20 11:19 PM
Connor Hellebuyck
G WPG
Hellebuyck turned aside 25 of 28 shots in Wednesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Maple Leafs.
EDGE Analysis
Hellebuyck couldn't protect three separate one-goal leads, which included giving up a goal to Auston Matthews in the final minute of the third period to force overtime. The Michigan native got the job done in the shootout though, earning his 20th win in 37 games (35 starts). The 26-year-old has a 2.69 GAA and a .919 save percentage. Hellebuyck will watch Thursday's game in Boston from the pine as Laurent Brossoit starts the second half of the back-to-back.
Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Tue 1/7/20 2:20 PM
Connor Hellebuyck
G WPG
Hellebuyck will tend the twine on the road against the Maple Leafs on Wednesday, Ken Wiebe of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hellebuyck allowed just two goals versus Montreal on Monday, his fewest goals allowed in his last six appearances. The netminder's bounceback performance could be an indication he's shaken off his late-December slump. Last time the Michigan native faced off with the Leafs, he conceded five goals on 17 shots before getting the hook. With the Jets heading into a back-to-back, Laurent Brossoit figures to get the nod against Boston on Thursday.
Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Mon 1/6/20 9:42 PM
Connor Hellebuyck
G WPG
Hellebuyck stopped 29 of 31 shots in Monday's 3-2 win over the Canadiens.
EDGE Analysis
The 26-year-old got into the win column for the first time in his past three starts and recorded at least a .930 save percentage in back-to-back games. Hellebuyck now sits at 18-12-4 along with a 2.71 GAA and .919 save percentage this season, keeping the Jets in the thick of the playoff race. The Jets play Wednesday and Thursday in Toronto and Boston, respectively, so it wouldn't be surprising to see Hellebuyck get a night off in one of the two contests.
Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Mon 1/6/20 11:21 AM
Connor Hellebuyck
G WPG
Hellebuyck is expected to get the starting nod versus Montreal on Monday, per Ken Wiebe of The Athletic.
EDGE Analysis
Hellebuyck has struggled of late, as he is 1-2-2 with a disastrous 4.25 GAA in his last five outings. A matchup with the Habs may not be exactly what the netminder needs to get back on track considering he is sporting a .908 save percentage in five career matchups.
Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Sat 1/4/20 5:20 PM
Connor Hellebuyck
G WPG
Hellebuyck made 41 saves Saturday in a 3-2 overtime loss to the Wild.
EDGE Analysis
Now, that's the Hellebuyck we know and love -- Thursday's debacle against the Leafs is far behind him. He needs more help from his mates, though -- he faced more than twice as much rubber as Devan Dubnyk did at the other end of the rink. If that trend continues, Hellebuyck will be too exhausted to perform well as the season bears down in the second half. Just watch his workload and maybe consider leveraging his Vezina-quality first half into a deal if you're concerned.
Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Sat 1/4/20 1:21 PM
Connor Hellebuyck
G WPG
Hellebuyck will guard the road cage in Saturday's game versus the Wild, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hellebuyck was yanked in Thursday's loss to the Maple Leafs after yielding five goals on 17 shots, but he'll get a chance to bounce back against a familiar opponent. The 26-year-old netminder posted a 31-save shutout against the Wild on Dec. 21 to mark his second win against the team this year. The Wild enter this contest after two straight losses, having posted just one goal in each game.
Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Thu 1/2/20 10:27 PM
Connor Hellebuyck
G WPG
Hellebuyck allowed five goals on 17 Toronto shots Thursday night before being pulled after two periods of work.
EDGE Analysis
Hellebuyck has put up Vezina-quality performances after a sluggish start to the season, but the Leafs were all over the Jets early. And the Buds can score. Hellebuyck didn't have a chance and it was a bit of a mercy pull. Chalk it up as a bad night, shake it off and move forward. He already has.
Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Thu 1/2/20 12:15 PM
Connor Hellebuyck
G WPG
Hellebuyck will be between the pipes at home versus Toronto on Thursday, Ken Wiebe of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hellebuyck has underwhelmed with his performance of late, as he posted a 3.99 GAA and .886 save percentage in his last three appearances. Fortunately for the Michigan native, his offense was able to bail him out and help him earn a 1-1-1 record in those outings. A clash with the star-studded Maple Leafs certainly won't improve the netminder's chances of getting back on track.
Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Wed 1/1/20 12:57 AM
Connor Hellebuyck
G WPG
Hellebuyck stopped 39 of 43 shots Tuesday in a 7-4 win over Colorado.
EDGE Analysis
Hellebuyck has yielded 12 goals in his last three starts but was able to get back into the win column after back-to-back defeats at the hands of St. Louis. His 39 saves represented his best single-game total since Nov. 1 and he improved to 18-11-3 on the season with a 2.60 GAA and a .922 save percentage.
Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Tue 12/31/19 1:28 PM
Connor Hellebuyck
G WPG
Hellebuyck will guard the crease on the road versus Colorado on Tuesday, Ken Wiebe of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hellebuyck has been struggling of late, as he went 1-3-1 with a 3.64 GAA in his previous five contests. The netminder will be tasked with shutting down the league's most potent offense (3.59 goals per game). Despite the recent slump, the 26-year-old was named to the NHL All-Star Game.