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Connor Hellebuyck Shows Why He’s the U.S. Starting Goalie at the Olympics

Hellebuyck posted a .952 save percentage and 1.00 goals-against average in round-robin wins, helping secure the U.S. team's top group position at the Olympics.

  • Connor Hellebuyck clinched the U.S. starting goalie role by stopping 40 of 42 shots in two group games and leading with a.952 save percentage and 1.00 goals-against average.
  • Coming into Milan after an uneven NHL season and surgery, coach Mike Sullivan said coaches described the position as a tough decision among three quality netminders, making selection difficult.
  • Teammates noted Hellebuyck's steady performance, praising his positioning and calm under pressure, with Sullivan calling his rebound control his best game yet.
  • Team U.S. now heads into the elimination round after outscoring opponents 16-5, and Hellebuyck figures to start Wednesday, with captain Auston Matthews praising his steadiness.
  • Despite playoff concerns, Connor Hellebuyck, a three-time Vezina winner, arrived hours before puck drop, contrasting with his elite Olympic form, Sullivan said.
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Connor Hellebuyck shows why he's the U.S. starting goalie at the Olympics

Connor Hellebuyck showed in the preliminary round why he's the U.S. starting goaltender at the Olympics.

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