Jets, Washington Capitals and Connor Hellebuyck
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Hellebuyck returns from knee surgery, bolstering the Jets' struggling goaltending. Can their star netminder reignite their playoff push?
Connor Hellebuyck was flashing some smiles after his return from injury helped the Winnipeg Jets take down the Washington Capitals 5-1 on Saturday.
Winnipeg Jets' star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has made a surprising early return from knee surgery, just days after his procedure. His absence had
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Scott Arniel provided an update on Connor Hellebuyck's status after he faced shots in Jets' practice Wednesday stating the goaltender's 'workload is going up'. However Arniel didn't provide a timeline for Hellebuyck's return saying the two biggest things they're worried about right now is how he's feeling in the morning and his conditioning.
NHL teams are grappling with a growing injury crisis, impacting star players like Connor Bedard and Connor Hellebuyck. Clubs like the Blackhawks, Kraken, and Maple Leafs are adjusting rosters, with coaches strategizing to compensate for key absences.