Connor Hellebuyck's inconsistent playoff performance has raised concerns for the Winnipeg Jets despite his regular season successes. Known for his hard work and impressive save percentages during the regular season, Hellebuyck has fallen short in postseason play, repeatedly allowing high goals against averages and failing to deliver when his team needed him most. The article highlights his struggles during earlier playoff years and emphasizes the importance of his role as the team's goalie. His recent Game 7 performance against the Blues exemplifies this ongoing dilemma for both him and the Jets.
Even I, the cynical blogger hardened by years of easy insults, couldn't help but feel my heart sink when Connor Hellebuyck let in two goals on the St. Louis Blues' first four shots.
Up until three seconds remained in Game 7, Hellebuyck's last three years had all followed a frustrating pattern.
But as soon as the playoffs started, that skill would mysteriously desert him.
In his lowest moments, including the first period on Sunday, Jets skaters weren't doing anything to ease his burden.
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