Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Thu 10/3/19 2:31 PM
Connor Hellebuyck
G WPG
Hellebuyck will patrol the crease for Thursday's road clash with the Rangers, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hellebuyck posted a career-worst 2.90 GAA in 2018-19, but still managed to rack up 34 wins in 63 appearances. The netminder could face significantly more rubber this year following the departures of Tyler Myers (Canucks) and Jacob Trouba (Rangers), combined with the absence of Dustin Byfuglien (personal). While the 25-year-old Hellebuyck is likely to top the 60-game mark for a third straight year, having a capable backup in Laurent Brossoit could allow the club to reduce Hellebuyck's workload.
Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Thu 9/19/19 2:53 PM
Connor Hellebuyck
G WPG
Hellebuyck will get the starting nod versus St. Louis on Friday, Brian Munz of TSN 1290 Winnipeg reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hellebuyck failed to get back over the 40-win mark last season and posted a career-worst 2.90 GAA. The Michigan native was one of just eight netminders to top the 60-game threshold in 2018-19 and figures to do so again in the upcoming campaign.
Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Sat 4/20/19 11:25 PM
Connor Hellebuyck
G WPG
Hellebuyck stopped 33 of 36 shots in Saturday's 3-2 Game 6 loss to St.Louis. With the win, the Blues advance to the second round of the 2018-19 playoffs.
EDGE Analysis
Hellebuyck put his team behind the eight-ball early Saturday, allowing a weak goal to beat him just 23 seconds into the game. Winnipeg's goaltender played well from there and stood little chance on the other two goals that beat him, but ultimately, Hellebuyck's effort wasn't good enough to keep his team's season alive. As a result, Winnipeg's offseason will kick off far earlier than anticipated, and big changes could be forthcoming following this disappointing crash landing out of the postseason.
Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Sat 4/20/19 3:18 PM
Connor Hellebuyck
G WPG
Hellebuyck will defend the cage for Game 6 against the Blues, who are playing host to the contest, Lou Korac of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Oddly enough, Hellebuyck has won both road games in this series, while averaging three goals allowed in the other three contests in front of the home crowd. Still, Winnipeg's go-to netminder has performed reasonably well in the postseason in his young career, with a .920 save percentage between 22 starts besting his progressive regular-season average (.915).
Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Fri 4/19/19 1:14 AM
Connor Hellebuyck
G WPG
Hellebuyck made 26 saves in a 3-2 loss to St. Louis on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Hellebuyck's game has gone up and down like a yo-yo this season and it's been no different this postseason. The Jets were up 2-0 heading into the third on Thursday night and Hellebuyck surrendered three goals, including the winner with just 15 seconds left. He has now lost all three home games this postseason. The good news is he's won both road games, so heading into St. Louis on Saturday could give him the advantage. Maybe.
Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Thu 4/18/19 5:55 PM
Connor Hellebuyck
G WPG
Hellebuyck will guard the goal in Thursday's Game 5 against the Blues in Winnipeg, Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hellebuyck was fantastic in Tuesday's Game 4, turning aside 31 of 32 shots en route to a highly impressive series-tying road victory. The American backstop will look to stay dialed in and pick up his first home win of this postseason Thursday.
Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Wed 4/17/19 12:46 AM
Connor Hellebuyck
G WPG
Hellebuyck steered away 31 of 32 shots in Tuesday's Game 4 win versus the Blues in overtime.
EDGE Analysis
Hellebuyck showed signs of weakness through the first three games, but those weren't visible Tuesday night. The 25-year-old netminder stood strong, allowing just one goal to Vladimir Tarasenko, who was on the power play. The Jets will head home and look to gain their first series lead.
Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Tue 4/16/19 4:24 PM
Connor Hellebuyck
G WPG
Hellebuyck will tend the twine for Tuesday's Game 4 road tilt with St. Louis, Paul Friesen of the Winnipeg Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hellebuyck underwhelmed in Game 3, as he gave up three goals on 29 shots (.897 save percentage), but was bailed out by his teammates that went off for six markers of their own. With the firepower in front of him, the netminder doesn't have to be perfect, simply good enough to keep the game close.
Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Sun 4/14/19 11:01 PM
Connor Hellebuyck
G WPG
Hellebuyck stopped 26 of 29 shots, but it was enough to win Sunday's Game 3 by a 6-3 score over the Blues.
EDGE Analysis
Hellebuyck has allowed nine goals on 87 shots over three games in the series, but he finally got enough help from his offense to earn a win. The Jets still have work to do, down 2-1 in the series, but Hellebuyck may now have a bit more confidence to lean on.
Connor Hellebuyck G WPG Sun 4/14/19 12:32 PM
Connor Hellebuyck
G WPG
Hellebuyck will guard the cage for Game 3 on the road against the Blues on Sunday, Murat Ates of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hellebuyck will be looking for a bounce back performance after he gave up four goals on 32 shots in Game 2. The 25-year-old gave up a few soft goals in Game 2, including the game-winning goal by Ryan O'Reilly that squeaked by his stick side. The Blues were 24-15-2 on home ice, while Hellebuyck went 15-11-1 with a 2.92 GAA and a .913 save percentage in road appearances this year.