The Jets have often avoided having Hellebuyck start more than four games in a row -- if he gets the nod Saturday at home versus the Flames, that would be his fourth straight game between the pipes.

How good are the Winnipeg Jets this season? Really good is the answer. They are currently tied with the also surprising Washington Capitals to lead the NHL with 63 points. For the Jets, Kyle Connor‘s offensive production is one reason for the team’s success.

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is having an outstanding season and is deservedly right in the thick of the Hart Memorial Trophy race. Could he be the first netminder to be named the NHL’s most valuable player in a decade?

Between pipes against Seattle

Connor Hellebuyck has a chance to be the first goaltender to win back-to-back Vezina Trophies since Martin Brodeur in 2007 and 2008 and the first netminder to win the Hart Trophy since Carey Price in 2014-15.

The Vezina Trophy race is easily the most boring trophy race this season because it already feels like it’s wrapped up. Through 35 games, Connor Hellebuyck has pulled away from the rest of the competition for the award with a .

If Colorado has another trip to Winnipeg this season, it will be during the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Avalanche will have to hope it can find its mojo from the 2024 postseason.

Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves to win his 300th career game as the Winnipeg Jets defeated the visiting Nashville Predators 5-2.

Cancel any time. The wait is finally over and Connor Hellebuyck has taken another step into the rarefied air. The wait is finally over and Connor Hellebuyck has taken another step into the ...

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The Predators had a chance to make things interesting when given a 5-on-3 power play with six minutes left, but Hellebuyck and the Jets defense held strong. Nino Niederreiter scored an empty net goal with 2:05 to play to give Winnipeg a 5-2 win.