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Hellebuyck will start in Toronto on Monday.

Hellebuyck is coming off his league-leading fourth shutout of the season, a 19-save performance in a 5-0 win over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday. The 31-year-old Hellebuyck has been tremendous this season, putting himself in a position to repeat as the Vezina-trophy winner, posting an outstanding 2.07 GAA and .927 SV% in 27 games (21-5-1). The Jets enter Monday's contest as +106 road underdogs against a Toronto Maple Leafs club that defeated them 6-4 on October 28th.

Connor Hellebuyck
Koepke is expected to be a healthy scratch in Edmonton on Thursday.

Oliver Wahlstrom will make his Bruins' debut on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers, resulting in Koepke being a healthy scratch. The 26-year-old Koepke is averaging 10:51 time-on-ice and has 10 points (5G / 5A) in 32 games this season.

Cole Koepke
Thrun is expected to draw back into San Jose's lineup on Thursday vs. Colorado.

Timothy Liljegren will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Colorado Avalanche, allowing Thrun to play his first game since December 10th. The 23-year-old Thrun is averaging 16:04 time-on-ice and has eight points (0G / 8A) in 27 games this season.

Henry Thrun
Skinner will start vs. Boston on Thursday.

Skinner struggled in the Oilers' most recent game, allowing six goals on 28 shots (.786 SV%) in a 6-5 loss to the Florida Panthers, but will return to the crease on Thursday against the Boston Bruins. The 26-year-old Skinner has a 2.98 GAA and .892 SV% in 21 games this season (11-8-2). The Oilers enter Thursday's contest as -176 home favorites against a Bruins club riding a two-game winning streak.

Stuart Skinner
Chibrikov is a healthy scratch for Wednesday's game in Anaheim.

Chibrikov will be the odd-man out of the Jets lineup as Nikolaj Ehlers is set to return from a lower-body injury. Chibrikov has impressed in his limited opportunities this season, scoring two goals and adding one assist in four games.

Nikita Chibrikov
Hellebuyck will start in San Jose on Tuesday.

Hellebuyck was solid in his previous outing, saving 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens, and will return to the crease on Tuesday for a fourth consecutive game. The 31-year-old Hellebuyck is a favorite to repeat as the Vezina Trophy winner, boasting an impressive 2.11 GAA and .926 SV% in 25 games this season (19-5-1). The Jets enter Tuesday's contest as sizeable -223 road favorites against a San Jose Sharks club that has lost four of their last five (1-4-0).

Connor Hellebuyck
Hellebuyck is in the starter's crease at Winnipeg's morning skate on Tuesday.

Hellebuyck was solid in his previous outing, saving 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens, and will return to the crease on Tuesday for a fourth consecutive game. The 31-year-old Hellebuyck is a favorite to repeat as the Vezina Trophy winner, boasting an impressive 2.11 GAA and .926 SV% in 25 games this season (19-5-1). The Jets enter Tuesday's contest as sizeable -223 road favorites against a San Jose Sharks club that has lost four of their last five (1-4-0).

Connor Hellebuyck
Winnipeg has signed Kevin He to a three-year, entry-level contract.

He becomes the first Chinese-born player in history to sign an NHL contract. The 18-year-old winger was a fourth-round pick, 109th overall, of the Jets in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. He has 43 points (23 / 20A) in 29 games with the Niagara IceDogs (OHL) this season.

Kevin He
Skinner will start vs. Florida on Monday.

Skinner has put together several strong performances and will return to the crease for the Oilers on Monday against the Florida Panthers. The 26-year-old Skinner has a 2.82 GAA and .897 SV% in 20 appearances (11-7-2) but has been stellar lately, allowing three or fewer goals in six straight (5-1-0) and posting an elite .942 SV%. The Oilers enter Monday's contest as -124 home favorites against a Panthers club outscored 7-0 in their last two games (0-2-0).

Stuart Skinner
Poulter has been reassigned to Utica (AHL).

With Jake Allen (upper body) sidelined, Poulter was serving as Jacob Markstrom's backup but will return to Utica (AHL), swapping places with recently recalled Nico Daws. The 23-year-old Poulter has a 3.32 GAA and .871 SV% in nine games (2-4-2) with the Utica Comets (AHL) this season.

Isaac Poulter
Nikkanen has been placed on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract.

Nikkanen was a fourth-round pick, 113th overall, of the Winnipeg Jets in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. The 23-year-old has never played an NHL game and has four points (1G / 3A) in 13 games with the Manitoba Moose (AHL) this season.

Henri Nikkanen