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Jets' Connor Hellebuyck: Win puts USA into championship game
Connor Hellebuyck made 25 saves in the United States' 3-1 win over Canada on Saturday at the 4 Nations Face-Off in Montreal.The only goal that got past him came off the stick of Connor McDavid, who was flying at Mach speed and roofed a backhand shot over Hellebuyck's glove in the first. Otherwise, he was perfect and kept the twine tent bricked up with some sharp saves against the Canadian snipers. Hellebuyck has the United States at the top of the tournament standings with six points (2-0-0-0), which guarantees them a berth in the championship game in Boston on Thursday.
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Jets' Connor Hellebuyck: Tending twine against Canada
Connor Hellebuyck will defend the road net against Team Canada on Saturday at the 4 Nations Face-Off, according to Mollie Walker of the New York Post.Hellebuyck is coming off a 20-save performance in Thursday's 6-1 win over Finland. With a regulation win over Canada, Team USA can clinch a spot in the championship game of the 4 Nations Face-Off.
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Jets' Connor Hellebuyck: Dominant self in USA win
Connor Hellebuyck made 20 saves Thursday in a 6-1 win by Team USA over Finland at the 4 Nations Face-Off in Montreal.He surrendered the game's first goal on the Finn's second shot -- it was a fluttering shot that he missed, and it went over his right shoulder. He shook it off, and his teammates responded with six unanswered goals. Hellebuyck was his efficient, dominant self in the blue paint for the USA. He's the game's best netminder this season, and he made the win look easy. Next up is Team Canada on Saturday night.
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Jets' Connor Hellebuyck: Backstopping Team USA
Connor Hellebuyck will guard the cage for Team USA against Finland on Thursday, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.Hellebuyck leads the NHL in games played (43), wins (34) and shutouts (six), so it shouldn't come as a surprise to see the reigning Vezina Trophy winner getting the nod for the United States. With Canada likely the Americans' biggest competition in the 4 Nations Face-Off, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Hellebuyck back between the pipes for Saturday's matchup -- though Jake Oettinger is certainly having a fantastic 2024-25 of his own.
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Jets' Connor Hellebuyck: Wins before break
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 32 of 35 shots in Friday's 4-3 win over the Islanders.Hellebuyck heads into his time with Team USA on a six-game winning streak in the NHL. He wasn't quite at his best Friday, but he got the job done. During his streak, the 31-year-old has allowed 14 goals on 163 shots (.914 save percentage). Hellebuyck is 34-7-2 with a 2.06 GAA, a .925 save percentage and six shutouts over 43 appearances as the favorite for another Vezina Trophy. Not only is he playing like the best goalie in the NHL, he's also got the best numbers in his career.
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Jets' Connor Hellebuyck: Will start Friday
Connor Hellebuyck will start at home versus the Islanders on Friday, Murat Ares of The Athletic reports.Hellebuyck got a game off Tuesday, and he got to watch Eric Comrie put up a shutout win over the Hurricanes. The 31-year-old Hellebuyck will check back in for the Winnipeg Jets' last game prior to the 4 Nations Face-Off, and that game against the Islanders will serve as a tune-up for Team USA's No. 1 goalie.
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Jets' Connor Hellebuyck: Outlasts Capitals
Connor Hellebuyck turned aside 25 of 29 shots faced during Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over the Capitals.Despite losing a two-goal in the third period, Hellebuyck was victorious thanks to Josh Morrissey's game-winning goal less than two minutes into overtime. The 31-year-old Hellebuyck has won nine of his last 10 starts and is building a strong case to defend his Vezina Trophy title.
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Jets' Connor Hellebuyck: Set to start Saturday
Connor Hellebuyck is expected to start on the road against Washington on Saturday, per Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Free Press.Hellebuyck has won his past four starts while stopping 92 of 99 shots (.929 save percentage). That's just the latest stretch of success during a fantastic campaign in which he's posted a 32-7-2 record, 2.00 GAA and .927 save percentage in 41 appearances. The Capitals rank second in goals per game with 3.49.
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Jets' Connor Hellebuyck: Secures fourth straight win
Connor Hellebuyck made 27 saves in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Bruins.An Elias Lindholm shorthanded tally just 11 seconds into the third period tied things up at 2-2, but Hellebuyck buckled down from there and watched his offense blow the game wide open. The reigning Vezina Trophy winner has won four straight starts and eight of his last nine, posting a stellar 1.67 GAA and .932 save percentage over that stretch, and Hellebuyck ranks first in the NHL in GAA (2.00), save percentage (.927) and shutouts (six) while building a commanding lead with 32 wins, which is seven more than Jake Oettinger, who ranks second in wins.
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Jets' Connor Hellebuyck: Draws start against Boston
Connor Hellebuyck will tend the twine during Thursday's road matchup against the Bruins, Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Free Press report.Hellebuyck has been strong over the past few weeks, going 7-1-0 with a 1.63 GAA and .932 save percentage over his last eight starts, a span that includes a shutout win over Colorado on Jan. 11. His only other start against Boston so far this year was at home Dec. 10, and he turned aside 23 of 24 shots (.958 save percentage) en route to the 8-1 win.