Connor Hellebuyck News
Hellebuyck comes into the playoffs riding a nine-game winning streak, posting a .919 SV% in the process. Hellebuyck finished tied for the NHL-lead in wins (44), tied for eighth in GAA (2.36) and 10th in SV% (.924). The Jets possess one of the best offences in the NHL and will be looking to make a deep run. Hellebuyck was 3-1-0 with a 2.50 GAA and .914 SV% vs. the Wild this season.
Hellebuyck stopped 28 of 29 shots in the Jets win in Toronto on Saturday. Hellebuyck has won six consecutive starts while allowing a combined 15 goals on 172 shots (.913 SV%). In his only start against the Senators this season, Hellebuyck stopped all 21 shots that he faced in a 5-0 shutout win.
Hellebuyck allowed four goals on 32 shots in the Jets win over the Bruins on Tuesday. He was given Thursday night off, but will be back between the pipes tonight in Toronto. Hellebuyck has won five in a row despite allowing a combined 14 goals on 143 shots (.902 SV%).
Hellebuyck made 28 saves on 30 shots en route to a 4-2 victory over the Stars on Sunday. His play has been incredibly consistent of late, allowing two goals or less in six of his last seven starts. He draws a challenging home matchup tonight against the Stars.
Hellebuyck allowed two goals on 35 shots in the Jets loss in Philadelphia on Saturday. Hellebuyck has gone 3-1-0 with a 2.27 GAA and .938 SV% in his last four starts and tonight he will face the Capitals for the second time this season. Hellebuyck stopped 24 of 27 shots in a 4-3 OT win in his first start vs. Washington.
Hellebuyck allowed two goals on 35 shots in the Jets loss in Philadelphia on Saturday. Hellebuyck has gone 3-1-0 with a 2.27 GAA and .938 SV% in his last four starts and tonight he will face the Capitals for the second time this season. Hellebuyck stopped 24 of 27 shots in a 4-3 OT win in his first start vs. Washington.
Hellebuyck allowed two goals on 43 shots in the Jets win in New Jersey on Thursday. Hellebuyck has won three in a row while posting a 2.33 GAA and .937 SV%. This afternoon he will set a new career-high in games started in a season (54) and it will be his second start vs. the Flyers—he stopped 30 of 32 shots in a 3-2 shootout win in his first start against Philadelphia.
Hellebuyck allowed two goals on 35 shots in the Jets win in Carolina on Saturday. Steve Mason gave him the night off on Tuesday, so Hellebuyck will return to the crease tonight in New Jersey. Hellebuyck stopped 34 of 36 shots in a 5-2 win in his first start vs. the Devils in mid-November.
Hellebuyck allowed six goals on 32 shots in the Jets 6-5 loss to the Predators on Tuesday. It was a rare bad outing for Hellebuyck, who makes for a great option again tonight vs. the Red Wings. Hellebuyck has gone 22-5-2 with a 2.31 GAA and .921 SV% the the Bell MTS Place this season.