Connor Hellebuyck News

Hellebuyck stopped 14 of 15 shots that he faced in the Jets’ win in Minnesota last Friday. It was an easy NHL debut for the 22-year-old goaltending prospect. Michael Hutchinson has started three of the last four games and has allowed a combined 12 goals, so Hellebuyck will have a chance to become the Jets’ No. 1 temporary No. 1 with a strong game tonight. He draws a great matchup vs. a Maple Leafs team that has lost three of four while averaging 2.00 goals per game.

Hellebuyck, 22, was a fifth round pick (130th overall) in 2012. Hellebuyck was 2-7-1 with Manitoba (AHL) despite posting a 2.41 GAA and .927 SV% this season. There is a lot of hype surrounding the former UMass-Lowell goaltender, who appears to be in line to make his NHL debut in Minnesota.

Hellebuyck, 22, was a fifth round pick (130th overall) in 2012. Hellebuyck was 2-7-1 with Manitoba (AHL) despite posting a 2.41 GAA and .927 SV% this season. There is a lot of hype surrounding the former UMass-Lowell goaltender, who appears to be in line to make his NHL debut in Minnesota.

Hellebuyck, 21, has gone 28-22-5 with a 2.58 GAA and .921 SV% in 58 games in his first season with St. John’s. He could make his NHL debut on Saturday to give Michael Hutchinson and Ondrej Pavelec the day off, or he might just be here as the third goalie heading into the playoffs.