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Toronto Star
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Star
Hellebuyck gets run support, posts shutout in must-win Game 5 for Jets
WINNIPEG - His sometimes-struggling netminder just needed more run support, Winnipeg Jets coach Scott Arniel said after a 3-1 loss in Dallas on Tuesday. Well, it took awhile, but Connor Hellebuyck finally got that support to the tune of four goals. Hellebuyck stopped all 22 shots fired at him in Winnipeg's 4-0 victory over the Dallas Stars to stave off elimination in Game 5 of the best-of-seven, second-round playoff series on Thursday. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW 'That's hockey right there,' Hellebuyck said. 'If it was a tight game, we were willing to play that. It's just how it goes. We got some pucks in the net tonight and we got lots going in this room, and it was fun to watch.' Hellebuyck became the seventh reigning William M. Jennings Trophy winner with a shutout while facing elimination. He joined Patrick Roy, Jonathan Quick, Tim Thomas, Martin Brodeur, Chris Osgood and Dominik Hasek. He's also one of six goaltenders in NHL history to account for each of a franchise's first five playoff shutouts, recording two in a single series for the second time. 'Felt good,' Hellebuyck said. 'That was a great team win, took everyone and we're going to have to do it again (in Game 6 in Dallas on Saturday).' The team had discussed changing its strategy heading into the game with its season on the line. 'We talked about,' Jets captain Adam Lowry said. 'If we could get back to defending how we have all year, if we could get back to that fast transition game, good puck support all over the ice, we'd put ourselves and (Hellebuyck) in a much better position to be successful.' ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Hellebuyck made an amazing save off Thomas Harley in the opening minute of the second period. 'That was incredible, but it's what he's done for us all year,' Lowry said. 'Another stellar game by him … We have so much confidence in Connor, what he does, what he means for our team. In games like tonight, he's certainly the reason why we have that belief.' Their confidence in Hellebuyck never waned. 'Even times when we weren't helping him out, he's still, I thought, looked great,' said Kyle Connor, who had two assists. 'His confidence never wavers. He's the type of guy who comes to the rink every day with a smile on his face and gives us his best.' Nikolaj Ehlers, with two, Vladislav Namestnikov and Mark Scheifele scored for Winnipeg. 'They played a great game, their goalie played a great game,' said Stars forward Tyler Seguin. 'We were one shot away there for a little bit. Excited to go home and try to close it out there.' The Jets have lost nine straight playoff games on the road, including five this year. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW 'It doesn't happen what's happened in the past,' Hellebuyck said. 'We've got one game ahead of us and we're just going to focus on winning that one.' The Jets head to Dallas still down 3-2 in the series. They have never rebounded from a 3-1 deficit to win a series in franchise history. 'I think we've been building our game all season long,' Hellebuyck said. 'It's unfortunate that we got into this position but I believe in this group, I believe in myself and I believe in all of our fans, so we're going to continue to compete and leave it all out there, and that's all we can ask for.' A team down 3-1 in a series has come back to win 32 times in NHL history. The last one to do it was the Florida Panthers in 2023, beating the Boston Bruins. 'They're gonna have a big pushback the next game, so we've got to make sure our details are right and we bring it,' Hellebuyck said. 'Our backs are against the wall and it's time to play Jet hockey.' If the Jets win Game 6, Game 7 will be played in Winnipeg on Monday. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 16, 2025.
Hamilton Spectator
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Hellebuyck gets run support, posts shutout in must-win Game 5 for Jets
WINNIPEG - His sometimes-struggling netminder just needed more run support, Winnipeg Jets coach Scott Arniel said after a 3-1 loss in Dallas on Tuesday. Well, it took awhile, but Connor Hellebuyck finally got that support to the tune of four goals. Hellebuyck stopped all 22 shots fired at him in Winnipeg's 4-0 victory over the Dallas Stars to stave off elimination in Game 5 of the best-of-seven, second-round playoff series on Thursday. 'That's hockey right there,' Hellebuyck said. 'If it was a tight game, we were willing to play that. It's just how it goes. We got some pucks in the net tonight and we got lots going in this room, and it was fun to watch.' Hellebuyck became the seventh reigning William M. Jennings Trophy winner with a shutout while facing elimination. He joined Patrick Roy, Jonathan Quick, Tim Thomas, Martin Brodeur, Chris Osgood and Dominik Hasek. He's also one of six goaltenders in NHL history to account for each of a franchise's first five playoff shutouts, recording two in a single series for the second time. 'Felt good,' Hellebuyck said. 'That was a great team win, took everyone and we're going to have to do it again (in Game 6 in Dallas on Saturday).' The team had discussed changing its strategy heading into the game with its season on the line. 'We talked about,' Jets captain Adam Lowry said. 'If we could get back to defending how we have all year, if we could get back to that fast transition game, good puck support all over the ice, we'd put ourselves and (Hellebuyck) in a much better position to be successful.' Hellebuyck made an amazing save off Thomas Harley in the opening minute of the second period. 'That was incredible, but it's what he's done for us all year,' Lowry said. 'Another stellar game by him … We have so much confidence in Connor, what he does, what he means for our team. In games like tonight, he's certainly the reason why we have that belief.' Their confidence in Hellebuyck never waned. 'Even times when we weren't helping him out, he's still, I thought, looked great,' said Kyle Connor, who had two assists. 'His confidence never wavers. He's the type of guy who comes to the rink every day with a smile on his face and gives us his best.' Nikolaj Ehlers, with two, Vladislav Namestnikov and Mark Scheifele scored for Winnipeg. 'They played a great game, their goalie played a great game,' said Stars forward Tyler Seguin. 'We were one shot away there for a little bit. Excited to go home and try to close it out there.' The Jets have lost nine straight playoff games on the road, including five this year. 'It doesn't happen what's happened in the past,' Hellebuyck said. 'We've got one game ahead of us and we're just going to focus on winning that one.' The Jets head to Dallas still down 3-2 in the series. They have never rebounded from a 3-1 deficit to win a series in franchise history. 'I think we've been building our game all season long,' Hellebuyck said. 'It's unfortunate that we got into this position but I believe in this group, I believe in myself and I believe in all of our fans, so we're going to continue to compete and leave it all out there, and that's all we can ask for.' A team down 3-1 in a series has come back to win 32 times in NHL history. The last one to do it was the Florida Panthers in 2023, beating the Boston Bruins. 'They're gonna have a big pushback the next game, so we've got to make sure our details are right and we bring it,' Hellebuyck said. 'Our backs are against the wall and it's time to play Jet hockey.' If the Jets win Game 6, Game 7 will be played in Winnipeg on Monday. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 16, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Hellebuyck gets run support, posts shutout in must-win Game 5 for Jets
WINNIPEG – His sometimes-struggling netminder just needed more run support, Winnipeg Jets coach Scott Arniel said after a 3-1 loss in Dallas on Tuesday. Well, it took awhile, but Connor Hellebuyck finally got that support to the tune of four goals. Hellebuyck stopped all 22 shots fired at him in Winnipeg's 4-0 victory over the Dallas Stars to stave off elimination in Game 5 of the best-of-seven, second-round playoff series on Thursday. 'That's hockey right there,' Hellebuyck said. 'If it was a tight game, we were willing to play that. It's just how it goes. We got some pucks in the net tonight and we got lots going in this room, and it was fun to watch.' Hellebuyck became the seventh reigning William M. Jennings Trophy winner with a shutout while facing elimination. He joined Patrick Roy, Jonathan Quick, Tim Thomas, Martin Brodeur, Chris Osgood and Dominik Hasek. He's also one of six goaltenders in NHL history to account for each of a franchise's first five playoff shutouts, recording two in a single series for the second time. 'Felt good,' Hellebuyck said. 'That was a great team win, took everyone and we're going to have to do it again (in Game 6 in Dallas on Saturday).' The team had discussed changing its strategy heading into the game with its season on the line. 'We talked about,' Jets captain Adam Lowry said. 'If we could get back to defending how we have all year, if we could get back to that fast transition game, good puck support all over the ice, we'd put ourselves and (Hellebuyck) in a much better position to be successful.' Hellebuyck made an amazing save off Thomas Harley in the opening minute of the second period. 'That was incredible, but it's what he's done for us all year,' Lowry said. 'Another stellar game by him … We have so much confidence in Connor, what he does, what he means for our team. In games like tonight, he's certainly the reason why we have that belief.' Their confidence in Hellebuyck never waned. 'Even times when we weren't helping him out, he's still, I thought, looked great,' said Kyle Connor, who had two assists. 'His confidence never wavers. He's the type of guy who comes to the rink every day with a smile on his face and gives us his best.' Nikolaj Ehlers, with two, Vladislav Namestnikov and Mark Scheifele scored for Winnipeg. 'They played a great game, their goalie played a great game,' said Stars forward Tyler Seguin. 'We were one shot away there for a little bit. Excited to go home and try to close it out there.' The Jets have lost nine straight playoff games on the road, including five this year. 'It doesn't happen what's happened in the past,' Hellebuyck said. 'We've got one game ahead of us and we're just going to focus on winning that one.' The Jets head to Dallas still down 3-2 in the series. They have never rebounded from a 3-1 deficit to win a series in franchise history. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. 'I think we've been building our game all season long,' Hellebuyck said. 'It's unfortunate that we got into this position but I believe in this group, I believe in myself and I believe in all of our fans, so we're going to continue to compete and leave it all out there, and that's all we can ask for.' A team down 3-1 in a series has come back to win 32 times in NHL history. The last one to do it was the Florida Panthers in 2023, beating the Boston Bruins. 'They're gonna have a big pushback the next game, so we've got to make sure our details are right and we bring it,' Hellebuyck said. 'Our backs are against the wall and it's time to play Jet hockey.' If the Jets win Game 6, Game 7 will be played in Winnipeg on Monday. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 16, 2025.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury named to NHL's Quarter Century team
Goalies were the last players named to the NHL's Quarter Century team, including a former Penguin! Marc-Andre Fleury, 40, who officially retired from the NHL after 21 seasons when the Minnesota Wild were eliminated from the first round of the playoffs, was among the six goalies voted onto the league's team recognizing the top 25 players of the last 25 years. He joins former teammates Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, who were named to the team on Friday. Advertisement Fleury, a three-time Stanley Cup Champion with the Penguins, played 1,051 regular-season games with a 575-339-97 record and 76 shutouts. He also played 170 playoff games, tallying 92 wins and 16 shutouts. The netminder also earned several individual awards throughout his storied career, including a Vezina Trophy and William M. Jennings Trophy. Fleury was drafted by the Penguins with the first overall pick in the 2003 NHL Draft and spent 13 years with the team. The club says he still holds most of its goaltending records, including games played, wins, and shutouts, for both the regular season and the playoffs. Players were named to the Quarter Century team through a two-stage campaign that included input from NHL officials and a fan vote. Advertisement Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
NHL Hart Trophy finalists: Leon Draisaitl, Connor Hellebuyck, and Nikita Kucherov
Three players are in the race for the Hart Trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League's (NHL) most valuable player. The trio in contention are Edmonton Oilers' Leon Draisaitl , Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets, and Tampa Bay Lightning star Nikita Kucherov. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India's Rafale-M deal may turn up the heat on Pakistan China's support for Pakistan may be all talk, no action India brings grounded choppers back in action amid LoC tensions Thew winner will be announced at a later date following the voting by the Professional Hockey Writers Association. NHL 2024-25 season: Why were the three players chosen? Draisaitl, who had won his first Hart Trophy in the 2019-20 season, is the leading goal scorer in the 2024-25 season with 52 strikes and 106 points in 71 games. He will also be awarded the Maurice 'Rocket' Richard trophy which is given to the player who scores the maximum number of goals in the NHL. His remarkable feat was achieved even though he missed playing 11 games during the season. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Breaks His Silence: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Winnipeg Jets goalkeeper Hellebuyck is at the top of the wins and shutouts leader board and has been nominated for the first time as the Hart Trophy finalist. He has already won the Vezina Trophy awarded to the best goalie in the NHL. He posted 47 wins during the season and has had a 2.00 goals-against average with a .925 save percentage. He also recorded eight shutouts and won the William M. Jennings Trophy for allowing the fewest goals during the regular season. Also Read: Here's how much Microsoft Xbox consoles, accessories, and games will cost now Live Events Just one goalkeeper - Carey Price of the Montreal Canadiens - has won the Hart Trophy earlier. Price was awarded the trophy a decade back for his performance in the 2014-15 season. Kucherov topped the NHL 2024-25 season with 121, scoring 37 goals and 84 assists. This is the third time Kucherov has been a Hart Trophy finalist. He won the Hart Trophy for the first time in 2019 and was the second in voting in 2023-24. Kucherov also captured his third Art Ross Trophy for the points leader in the league.
