Hellebuyck will defend the blue paint Friday on the road against the Islanders, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Hellebuyck will make his fifth appearance of March on Friday. The 28-year-old has gone 19-20-9 with a 2.97 GAA and .908 save percentage over 48 performances this season. At home, the Islanders have posted an 11-12-4 record alongside averages of 2.44 goals for and 28.1 shots on goal, ranking 30th and 31st, respectively.