Hellebuyck Stops 19 Shots, Jets Fall to Panthers 2-1 in Shootout

Connor Hellebuyck started in goal for the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday against the Florida Panthers, stopping 19 shots but ultimately losing 2-1 in a shootout. He did not play Tuesday but returned for his sixth start in the last seven games. Prior to this game, Hellebuyck had a 3-1-1 record with a 2.79 GAA and .905 save percentage in his last five outings, and had hit the Over on 24.5 saves in six of his past seven games, with a .926 SV% and 2.23 GAA in his last three starts.