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MVP Goalie Hellebuyck Sidelined After Knee Surgery; Winnipeg Jets’ Struggles Continue

Winnipeg Jets goalie and NHL 2024–2025 MVP Connor Hellebuyck is out of action for the near future after recent knee surgery.
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MVP Goalie Hellebuyck Sidelined After Knee Surgery; Winnipeg Jets’ Struggles Continue
Connor Hellebuyck #37 of the Winnipeg Jets warms up prior to Game Six of the Second Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on May 17, 2025. Sam Hodde/Getty Images
Donald Laible
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For now, coach Scott Arniel has put his faith in backup goalies to lead the Winnipeg Jets. The Jets are in a tough spot. By all accounts, it’s going to “take a hockey village” to keep Winnipeg competitive until key personnel return to the active roster.

After Sunday’s 3–0 loss at home to the Minnesota Wild, the Jets sit in fifth place (12–9–0) in the NHL’s Central Division. Winnipeg has mustered 24 points in 21 games, trailing the Colorado Avalanche, who have collected a division-leading 37 points.

Donald Laible
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Don has covered pro baseball for several decades, beginning in the minor leagues as a radio broadcaster in the NY Mets organization. His Ice Chips & Diamond Dust blog ran from 2012-2020 at uticaod.com. His baseball passion surrounds anything concerning the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum and writing features on the players and staff of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Don currently resides in southwest Florida.