Winnipeg Jets News

Hellebuyck will start Game 1 vs. the Wild.

Hellebuyck comes into the playoffs riding a nine-game winning streak, posting a .919 SV% in the process. Hellebuyck finished tied for the NHL-lead in wins (44), tied for eighth in GAA (2.36) and 10th in SV% (.924). The Jets possess one of the best offences in the NHL and will be looking to make a deep run. Hellebuyck was 3-1-0 with a 2.50 GAA and .914 SV% vs. the Wild this season.

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Iafallo (upper-body) could be ready-to-go for Game 1.

Iafallo missed the final four games of the regular season with an upper-body injury, but was back in a familiar spot in Monday’s practice. Iafallo, who tallied 25 points (9G / 16A) in 75 games this season, skated on the top-line with Anze Kopitar and Dustin Brown. Iafallo seemed confident that he will play Game 1, but head coach John Stevens was not as sure.

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Hellebuyck will start Monday in Ottawa.

Hellebuyck stopped 28 of 29 shots in the Jets win in Toronto on Saturday. Hellebuyck has won six consecutive starts while allowing a combined 15 goals on 172 shots (.913 SV%). In his only start against the Senators this season, Hellebuyck stopped all 21 shots that he faced in a 5-0 shutout win.

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Hellebuyck will start Saturday in Toronto.

Hellebuyck allowed four goals on 32 shots in the Jets win over the Bruins on Tuesday. He was given Thursday night off, but will be back between the pipes tonight in Toronto. Hellebuyck has won five in a row despite allowing a combined 14 goals on 143 shots (.902 SV%).

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Hellebuyck will start against the Ducks on Friday.

Hellebuyck made 28 saves on 30 shots en route to a 4-2 victory over the Stars on Sunday. His play has been incredibly consistent of late, allowing two goals or less in six of his last seven starts. He draws a challenging home matchup tonight against the Stars.

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