Connor Hellebuyck, out of action with the Jets due to injury
The Winnipeg Jets will be without their star goalie, Connor Hellebuyck, for a period of 4 to 6 weeks. The goaltender will undergo a minor arthroscopic procedure on his knee, according to sources.
Hellebuyck, 32, has been awarded the Vezina Trophy as the NHL’s best goaltender for two consecutive seasons. He was looking to become the first goaltender since Hall of Famer Dominik Hasek (1996-99) to win the award three times in a row.
In total, Hellebuyck has won the Vezina Trophy three times and has been a finalist for the award on five occasions.
In the 14 games played with the Jets, he has a record of 8-6-0, with a save percentage of .913 and a goals-against average of 2.51. The Jets are in third place in the Central Division, with a points percentage of .632. Hellebuyck’s last participation was on Saturday in Calgary, where he stopped 31 of 34 shots, plus three more in the shootout victory against the Flames.
Winnipeg has called up goaltender Thomas Milic from the AHL’s Manitoba Moose, who will share the responsibility with backup goaltender Eric Comrie during Hellebuyck’s absence.
Hellebuyck is expected to be Team USA’s starting goaltender at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy next February. He played that role for the Americans at the 4 Nations Face-Off last season, losing in the gold medal game against Canada.
