US EditionAfter some first-round struggles Jets goalie Hellebuyck gets clean slate agsint Stars
- The Winnipeg Jets defeated the St. Louis Blues in a seven-game series, advancing to face the Dallas Stars starting Wednesday in Winnipeg.
- Despite leading 2-0 in the series, the Jets faced challenges after the Blues won all three home games and took a 3-1 lead late in Game 7, prompting goalie Connor Hellebuyck to make a promise during intermission.
- Hellebuyck had a challenging start, posting a save rate of 83.0% and allowing nearly four goals per game, but he raised his level in overtime, making nine crucial saves before Adam Lowry scored the decisive goal at 16:10 of the second extra period.
- Following the series, Hellebuyck expressed that he now feels less burdened and described this phase as a fresh start. He also reflected on a pivotal moment where he elevated his performance, attributing his progress to the strong support from his teammates.
- The Jets’ victory moves them into the next round against Dallas, whose goalie Jake Oettinger recorded a.911 save rate and allowed an average of 2.85 goals per game in the decisive Game 7 against Colorado, setting up a tough matchup beginning Wednesday.
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Barrie Today
After first-round struggles Jets goalie Hellebuyck gets clean slate against Stars
WINNIPEG — Connor Hellebuyck says he feels like he’s been given a second chance to show what he can do for the Winnipeg Jets. After faltering at times during Winnipeg's opening-round Stanley Cup playoff series against the St.
Jets' Hellebuyck relieved to hit reset button against Dallas after dismal performance in Round 1
After faltering at times during Winnipeg's opening-round Stanley Cup playoff series against the St. Louis Blues, Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck is carrying a lighter mental load after last Sunday's 4-3 double-overtime Game 7 victory.
The Peterborough Examiner
After some first-round struggles Jets goalie Hellebuyck gets clean slate agsint Stars
WINNIPEG - Connor Hellebuyck says he feels like he’s been given a second chance to show what he can do for the Winnipeg Jets.
'Weight of the world' off Hellebuyck's shoulders after Jets' Round 1 win
Down 3-1 in the third period of Sunday’s Game 7 against the St. Louis Blues, the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Winnipeg Jets looked destined for a third consecutive first-round exit. Yet a miraculous comeback, ultimately capped by an Adam Lowry tip in double overtime, allowed the Winnipeg faithful to let out a collective sigh of relief. Perhaps nobody felt that relief more than goalie Connor Hellebuyck. “At this point, the pressure has kind of fall…
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