With back-to-back shutouts, Jets' Hellebuyck named NHLPA Player of the Week
With two consecutive shutouts, Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has been named the NHLPA Player of the Week.
Hellebuyck posted a 35-save shutout on Thursday as the Jets edged the Colorado Avalanche to improve to 13-1-0 this season. He made 21 saves in a 3-0 win over the Utah Hockey Club on Tuesday.
The 31-year-old has emerged as the Vezina Trophy favourite this season with an NHL-best 10-1-0 record with a .932 save percentage and a 1.91 goals-against average with three shutouts.
Thursday's shutout marked the 40th of Hellebuyck's career, improving his record to 285-174-41.
"Number 40 feels really good,” he said. "That’s one of those milestones. One more (milestone) is just the 300 wins. I’m really looking forward to that this season.
"Hopefully I can achieve it, but this one feels really good."