Hellebuyck allowed two goals in 43 shots in Saturday's loss to the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

Hellebuyck did everything he could to keep the Jets in this game, but it wasn't enough as the skaters in front of him didn't provide enough offensive support. The team is barely hanging onto the Central Division lead as both the Predators and Blues are just two points behind in the standings, and the Jets don't have an easy outlook with four road games to close out the campaign.

Hellebuyck will defend the home net against the Canadiens on Saturday, Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hellebuyck reportedly was omitted from morning skate as the clear sign that he'll be preserving his energy for the evening's showdown versus a Habs team that ranks 17th in road scoring at 2.77 goals per game. Winnipeg has already clinched a playoff spot, so it's all about Hellebuyck fine-tuning his game ahead of what the Jets hope will be a long run at the Stanley Cup.

Hellebuyck made 39 saves in a 5-4 loss to the Islanders on Thursday night.

EDGE Analysis

Ugh. His single-game save percentage was just .886, which hurts at this time of the year. Hellebuyck has dropped two straight and allowed nine goals in those starts. That's after a 4-0-1 run with six goals allowed total. Hellebuyck is a great goalie whose inconsistency is going to make you lose sleep until the season's end.

Hellebuyck will be between the pipes versus the Islanders at home Thursday, Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

With the Central Division title still up for grabs, Hellebuyck figures to see the bulk of the work down the stretch, especially with backup Laurent Brossoit (leg) on the shelf. Hellebuyck will look to bounce back from a rough showing versus Dallas on Monday in which he gave up four goals on 36 shots (.889 save percentage). Last time the netminder clashed with the Isles, he gave up just one goal in a winning effort and will look for history to repeat itself Thursday.

Hellebuyck allowed four goals on 36 shots in Monday's 5-2 loss to Dallas.

EDGE Analysis

Having not lost a game since Mar. 12, Monday's result ended Hellebuyck's five-game unbeaten streak and saw him give up three second-period goals in a span of four minutes and 49 seconds after a spotless opening frame. The result moves his record on the season to 32-21-2.

Hellebuyck will start Monday's matchup with the Stars, Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hellebuyck is playing his best hockey of the season, having won each of his past four starts, including a pair of victories via shutout. He gets a great opportunity to keep rolling against a Stars team that musters just 2.22 goals per game on the road -- third-fewest in the league.

Hellebuyck made 33 saves for a 5-0 shutout win over the Predators on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

It was his second shutout in his last three games and it clinched a playoff berth for the Jets, which lead the Central. Hellebuyck's overall numbers aren't as gaudy as his from last season, but he's getting hot at just the right time. He is 4-1 in his last five starts with just six goals allowed. Ride him to season's end.

Hellebuyck will start in the crease both Saturday against the Predators and Monday against the Stars, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hellebuyck stopped 18 of the 20 shots he faced in a relief appearance Thursday after starting Wednesday, and he's now slated to make at least the next two starts. The netminder has posted a 1.18 GAA and a .961 save percentage in his last three appearances, First up is a Predators club that has little trouble finding the back of the net on the road, averaging 3.00 goals per game (tied for fourth).

Hellebuyck played 34:00 in relief Thursday, yielding two goals on 20 shots in a 5-0 loss to the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Tomas Nosek's shorthanded goal gave Vegas the 3-0 lead, while starting goalie Laurent Brossoit suffered a leg injury on the play. Hellebuyck will avoid taking the loss, but his ratios move to a 2.93 GAA and a .912 save percentage. It was always likely to be Hellebuyck making Saturday's crucial start with Central Division rival Nashville, but it's almost a certainty now with Brossoit's status up in the air.

Hellebuyck played spectacularly Wednesday, turning aside 29 shots and recording his first shutout of the season in a 3-0 win over Anaheim.

EDGE Analysis

It took 55 games, but Hellebuyck finally went a full sixty without conceding, shutting out the lowly Ducks for his 31st win of the campaign. Winnipeg's starter has now won three in a row and owns a 31-20-2 record this season, as well as a 2.92 GAA and .912 save percentage.