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Hellebuyck was the first goalie off the ice at the Jets' morning skate.

The Jets have already clinched the Presidents' Trophy and will likely turn to Hellebuyck between the pipes for their final game this season. Hellebuyck struggled in his most recent outing, saving 28 of 32 shots (.875 SV%) in a 5-4 shootout win over the Chicago Blackhawks, but remains the odds-on favorite for the Vezina Trophy. The 31-year-old Hellebuyck has an outstanding 2.02 GAA and .924 SV% in 62 games this season (46-12-3). The Jets enter Wednesday's season finale as sizeable -272 home favorites against an Anaheim Ducks team that lost 3-2 to the Minnesota Wild in overtime last night.

Connor Hellebuyck
Allen will start in Boston on Tuesday.

The Devils have lost three straight (0-3-0) and will hope to build some momentum heading into the postseason, with Allen tending the twine on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins. Allen struggled in his most recent outing, allowing three goals on 23 shots (.870 SV%) in a 4-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 34-year-old goalie has a 2.61 GAA and .908 SV% in 30 appearances this season (12-16-1). The Devils enter Tuesday's contest as -134 road favorites against a Bruins team coming off a 4-1 win over the Penguins.

Jake Allen
Rittich will start in Seattle on Tuesday.

On the tail end of a back-to-back, the Kings will turn to Rittich between the pipes on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. With yesterday's game out of hand, Rittich replaced Darcy Kuemper between the pipes in the Kings' 5-0 win over the Edmonton Oilers, saving all five shots he faced in the third period. The 32-year-old Rittich has a 2.69 GAA and .890 SV% in 32 games this season (15-13-2). The Kings enter Tuesday's contest as -110 road favorites against the Kraken.

David Rittich
Allen is in the starter's crease at New Jersey's morning skate.

The Devils have lost three straight (0-3-0) and will hope to build some momentum heading into the postseason, with Allen tending the twine on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins. Allen struggled in his most recent outing, allowing three goals on 23 shots (.870 SV%) in a 4-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 34-year-old goalie has a 2.61 GAA and .908 SV% in 30 appearances this season (12-16-1). The Devils enter Tuesday's contest as -134 road favorites against a Bruins team coming off a 4-1 win over the Penguins.

Jake Allen
Allen will start vs. Pittsburgh on Friday.

The Devils are coming off a disappointing 7-2 loss to the Boston Bruins and will hope for a better result with Allen tending the twine on Friday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Allen struggled in his most recent start, allowing four goals on 19 shots (.789 SV%) in a 4-0 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. The 34-year-old goalie has a 2.59 GAA and .909 SV% in 29 games this season (12-15-1). The Devils enter Friday's contest as -190 home favorites against a Penguins team with points in four of their last five (3-1-1).

Jake Allen
Hellebuyck will start in Dallas on Thursday.

The Jets will unsurprisingly turn to their star netminder for a pivotal matchup in Dallas on Thursday. Hellebuyck secured yet another victory in his last start, stopping 14 of the 15 shots he faced in a 3-1 win over the Blues on Monday. Winnipeg's franchise netminder is well on his way to a second consecutive Vezina Trophy, leading the NHL with 44 wins, a .924 SV%, a 2.02 GAA, and seven shutouts. The Jets enter action on Thursday at +105 on the money line.

Connor Hellebuyck
Boqvist (rest) is expected to be out vs. Toronto on Tuesday.

The Panthers have liberally been resting players approaching the playoffs and Boqvist will be the next player to exit the lineup on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 26-year-old Boqvist has been solid in a secondary role for the Panthers this season, scoring 23 points (12G / 11A) in 74 games this season.

Jesper Boqvist
Hamilton (lower-body) has a chance to return in the first round of the playoffs.

Hamilton has already been ruled out of the lineup for the remainder of the 2024-25 season, but could be ready to return by the first round of the playoffs. The 31-year-old Hamilton has 40 points (9G / 31A) in 63 games, including 15 points on the powerplay.

Dougie Hamilton
Hellebuyck will start vs. St. Louis on Monday.

The league-leading Jets have been inconsistent lately, losing two of their last three games (1-2-0), and will turn to Hellebuyck between the pipes on Monday in a meeting with the red-hot St. Louis Blues. Hellebuyck struggled in his most recent outing, allowing three goals on 27 shots (.889 SV%) in a 4-1 loss to the Utah Hockey Club. The 31-year-old goalie remains a favorite for the Vezina trophy, boasting a stellar 2.04 GAA and .924 SV% in 59 games (43-12-3). The Jets enter Monday's contest as -168 home favorites against a Blues team riding a 12-game winning streak.

Connor Hellebuyck