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Hellebuyck will start in San Jose on Tuesday.

Hellebuyck was solid in his previous outing, saving 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens, and will return to the crease on Tuesday for a fourth consecutive game. The 31-year-old Hellebuyck is a favorite to repeat as the Vezina Trophy winner, boasting an impressive 2.11 GAA and .926 SV% in 25 games this season (19-5-1). The Jets enter Tuesday's contest as sizeable -223 road favorites against a San Jose Sharks club that has lost four of their last five (1-4-0).

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Hellebuyck is in the starter's crease at Winnipeg's morning skate on Tuesday.

Hellebuyck was solid in his previous outing, saving 26 of 28 shots (.929 SV%) in a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens, and will return to the crease on Tuesday for a fourth consecutive game. The 31-year-old Hellebuyck is a favorite to repeat as the Vezina Trophy winner, boasting an impressive 2.11 GAA and .926 SV% in 25 games this season (19-5-1). The Jets enter Tuesday's contest as sizeable -223 road favorites against a San Jose Sharks club that has lost four of their last five (1-4-0).

Connor Hellebuyck
Winnipeg has signed Kevin He to a three-year, entry-level contract.

He becomes the first Chinese-born player in history to sign an NHL contract. The 18-year-old winger was a fourth-round pick, 109th overall, of the Jets in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. He has 43 points (23 / 20A) in 29 games with the Niagara IceDogs (OHL) this season.

Nikkanen has been placed on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract.

Nikkanen was a fourth-round pick, 113th overall, of the Winnipeg Jets in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. The 23-year-old has never played an NHL game and has four points (1G / 3A) in 13 games with the Manitoba Moose (AHL) this season.

Henri Nikkanen
Kupari is expected to draw back into Winnipeg's lineup on Thursday vs. Vegas.

David Gustafsson (concussion protocol) will exit the Jets' lineup on Thursday, allowing Kupari to draw back in. The 24-year-old Kupari has been a lineup regular for the Jets this season, averaging 9:40 time-on-ice and scoring three points (2G / 1A) in 28 contests.

Rasmus Kupari
Gustafsson (concussion protocol) is expected to be out vs. Vegas on Thursday.

Gustafsson exited Tuesday's 8-1 win over the Boston Bruins in the third period after a fight with Trent Frederic. The 24-year-old Gustafsson has only played three games this season, averaging 7:55 time-on-ice. Rasmus Kupari will draw back into the lineup as Gustafsson's replacement.

David Gustafsson
Hellebuyck will start vs. Vegas on Thursday.

The Jets are coming off a landslide 8-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday and will try to roll off that momentum after losing five of their previous seven. Hellebuyck saved 23 of 24 shots (.958 SV%) in the win over the Bruins and has been stellar all season, posting a terrific 2.09 GAA and .927 SV% in 23 games (18-5-0). The Jets enter Thursday's contest as -117 home favorites against a Vegas Golden Knights club outscoring their opposition 8-3 during a three-game winning streak.

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Gustafsson (undisclosed) missed practice on Wednesday after leaving Tuesday's game due to injury after a fight.

Gustafsson exited Tuesday's 8-1 win over the Boston Bruins in the third period after a fight with Trent Frederic. The 24-year-old Gustafsson has only played three games this season, averaging 7:55 time-on-ice.

David Gustafsson
Hellebuyck will start against the Bruins on Tuesday.

After setting an NHL record by winning 15 of their first 16 games to start the season, the Jets have fallen off significantly, winning only five of their next 13. That said, Hellebuyck has remained brilliant between the pipes and is a leading candidate to repeat as the Vezina trophy winner. He has a sublime 2.14 GAA and .925 SV% in 22 games (17-5-0). The Jets enter Tuesday's contest against -134 home favorites against a Boston Bruins club riding a season-best four-game winning streak.

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Miller is expected to be a healthy scratch on Tuesday vs. Boston.

Ville Heinola will draw back into the Jets' lineup on Tuesday, resulting in Miller being a healthy scratch. Miller has been in and out of the lineup lately, playing only two of the last seven games. He has seven points (2G / 5A) in 25 games this season.

Colin Miller
Kupari will be a healthy scratch vs. Boston on Tuesday.

David Gustafsson will draw back into the Jets' lineup on Tuesday, resulting in Kupari being a healthy scratch. The 24-year-old Kupari has been a lineup regular for the Jets this season, averaging 9:40 time-on-ice and scoring three points (2G / 1A) in 28 contests.

Rasmus Kupari
Heinola is expected to return to Winnipeg's lineup vs. Boston on Tuesday.

Colin Miller will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday, allowing Heinola to re-enter the lineup. Heinola made his season debut on November 25th and has played five games, averaging 13:06 time-on-ice while registering four blocks and two hits.

Ville Heinola
Hellebuyck is in the starter's crease for Winnipeg's morning skate.

After setting an NHL record by winning 15 of their first 16 games to start the season, the Jets have fallen off significantly, winning only five of their next 13. That said, Hellebuyck has remained brilliant between the pipes and is a leading candidate to repeat as the Vezina trophy winner. He has a sublime 2.14 GAA and .925 SV% in 22 games (17-5-0). The Jets enter Tuesday's contest against -134 home favorites against a Boston Bruins club riding a season-best four-game winning streak.

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