Hellebuyck perfect as Jets shut out Wild 2-0; Winnipeg takes 3-1 series lead
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck found out he was one of three finalists for the Vezina Trophy for the NHL’s top netminder just hours before the puck dropped on Game 4 of Winnipeg’s series with the Minnesota Wild.
Already eager to prove he could come back strong after giving up six goals and being pulled in Game 3, Hellebuyck had a little more inspiration to face Minnesota.
He made 30 saves for his first career playoff shutout and Mark Scheifele scored twice as Winnipeg beat the Wild 2-0 on Tuesday night to take a 3-1 series lead in the Stanley Cup playoffs.
“It definitely added a little more hop to my step,” Hellebuyck said. “I don’t know if it changed my game too much because I prepare the same way, and I do the same things every day.”