The Winnipeg Jets are getting mildly outplayed. Their defense hasn’t been jumping into lanes and stuffing people in the neutral zone. The Jets have outshot Vegas in every game this series, it’s true.
They scored a goal on the powerplay in Game 4. Patrik Laine even did the honors, good for him. But this team will be eliminated on Sunday afternoon if Connor Hellebuyck doesn’t play better.
We’ve sung his praises all season, and he had a great year. Hellebuyck is a cornerstone of this Jets team moving forward, and he’s paramount to their success.