Hellebuyck was brilliant in his season debut, stopping 41 of 42 shots in the Jets 5-1 blowout win in St. Louis. Hellebuyck is viewed as a favourite to win the Vezina Trophy this season and that is a great first step. Tonight he faces a Stars team that he was 3-0-0 with a 1.67 GAA and .943 SV% against last season.

Hellebuyck has quickly become one of the best goalies in the NHL, leading the league in games played (67) and wins (44) last year while posting a rock-solid 2.36 GAA, .924 SV% and six shutouts. Hellebuyck could very well lead the NHL in wins again this season with a high-powered Jets offence playing in front of him.

Hellebuyck comes into the playoffs riding a nine-game winning streak, posting a .919 SV% in the process. Hellebuyck finished tied for the NHL-lead in wins (44), tied for eighth in GAA (2.36) and 10th in SV% (.924). The Jets possess one of the best offences in the NHL and will be looking to make a deep run. Hellebuyck was 3-1-0 with a 2.50 GAA and .914 SV% vs. the Wild this season.

Hellebuyck stopped 28 of 29 shots in the Jets win in Toronto on Saturday. Hellebuyck has won six consecutive starts while allowing a combined 15 goals on 172 shots (.913 SV%). In his only start against the Senators this season, Hellebuyck stopped all 21 shots that he faced in a 5-0 shutout win.

Hellebuyck allowed four goals on 32 shots in the Jets win over the Bruins on Tuesday. He was given Thursday night off, but will be back between the pipes tonight in Toronto. Hellebuyck has won five in a row despite allowing a combined 14 goals on 143 shots (.902 SV%).