Hellebuyck Returns from Olympic Gold, Makes 35 Saves in OT Loss

Connor Hellebuyck returned to the Jets' net after securing an Olympic gold medal for Team USA, making 35 saves in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Anaheim Ducks. The 32-year-old netminder had struggled before the Olympic break, going 1-4-3 with a 3.01 GAA in his last eight outings. Despite his strong save performance in his first game back, he was beaten by Chris Kreider in overtime. He will look to carry his Olympic momentum into the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign.