Shutout for Hellebuyck, 2 goals for Ehlers, as Winnipeg Jets even series with Dallas
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It certainly looked like the Winnipeg Jets' Vezina-talented netminder was back in top form.
After admittedly struggling during the playoff series against the St. Louis Blues, Connor Hellebuyck was outstanding as he stopped 21 shots to backstop the Jets to a 4-0 victory over the Dallas Stars on Friday night.
It was Hellebuyck's fourth playoff shutout and first since May 21, 2021. He believes he is back in the right rhythm.
"There were stretches in the first round where I really liked my game, just wasn't in the results," said Hellebuyck. "But, built it back better. I like where we're at.
"The team in front of me is playing phenomenal, so we're going to have fun. Just continue to have fun."
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Nikolaj Ehlers scored two goals — the second into an empty net on a clearing shot from in front of his net — and an assist before a sold-out crowd of 15,225 at Canada Life Centre as Winnipeg tied the best-of-seven series 1-1.
Adam Lowry and Gabe Vilardi also scored for Winnipeg.
The Jets were dominant but Hellebuyck held the fort on some dangerous Dallas chances.
"It's what he does every night for us," said Josh Morrissey, who assisted on Vilardi's power-play goal early in the game. "He's an incredible goaltender.
"He makes very difficult saves look very easy, routinely and often. You could tell he was feeling it tonight."
Dallas coach Pete DeBoer was also impressed by Hellebuyck.
"He was good. I think we can always make it more difficult on him, but he was really good," he said.
"Yeah, he was fantastic," said Jets coach Scott Arniel. "Sometimes we take him for granted because he makes the hard look so easy. But, he had some acrobatic saves tonight."
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