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

Hellebuyck will likely return to the crease for the red-hot Jets on Tuesday as they search for their seventh straight victory. Hellebuyck has played a large part in helping the Jets skyrocket up the standings to first place in the Western Conference and has undeniably been the best goaltender in the league for the last two months, allowing fewer than three goals in 16 of his last 17 outings (13-2-2), boasting a sensational .939 SV%. The Jets are -232 home favourites on Tuesday in a favourable matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets, who have scored three or fewer goals in each of their last four games (1-1-2).

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Hellebuyck will start in San Jose on Thursday.

Hellebuyck will return to the crease on Thursday and attempt to continue his reign as the top goaltender in the NHL over the last month and a half. Over his last 16 games, Hellebuyck has been nearly impenetrable, allowing fewer than three goals 14 times and posting a stellar .938 SV%. The Jets, who have skyrocketed the standings and are in a battle for the top seed in the Central Division, are sizeable -279 road favourites against a Sharks team amid a nine-game losing streak for the second time this season.

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Hellebuyck is expected to start Thursday after taking the starter's crease during morning skate.

Hellebuyck will likely return to the crease on Thursday and attempt to continue his reign as the top goaltender in the NHL over the last month and a half. Over his last 16 games, Hellebuyck has been nearly impenetrable, allowing fewer than three goals 14 times and posting a stellar .938 SV%. The Jets, who have skyrocketed the standings and are in a battle for the top seed in the Central Division, are sizeable -279 road favourites against a Sharks team amid a nine-game losing streak for the second time this season.

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Miller will draw back into the Devils' lineup on Wednesday.

Miller will re-enter the lineup in Washington in place of the injured Ondrej Palat (lower-body). Miller is expected to skate on the Devils' third pair while Brendan Smith will move upfront to play with the fourth line. Miller has no goals and one assist in 16 games this season.

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Kahkonen will start against the Red Wings on Tuesday.

Kahkonen is winless in his last six appearances but will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. Despite a 0-5-0 record, Kahkonen has allowed three or fewer goals in four of his last five outings and has posted a respectable .923 SV%. That said, the Sharks are +161 home underdogs on Tuesday against the Red Wings, who have lost three of their last four games (1-3-0).

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Kaapo Kahkonen was the first goalie off the ice at San Jose's morning skate.

Kahkonen is winless in his last six appearances but is expected to return to the crease on Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings. Despite a 0-5-0 record, Kahkonen has allowed three or fewer goals in four of his last five outings and has posted a respectable .923 SV%. That said, the Sharks are +161 home underdogs on Tuesday against the Red Wings, who have lost three of their last four games (1-3-0).

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Hellebuyck will start Tuesday vs. the Lightning.

Hellebuyck had the night off on New Year's Eve but will likely return to the crease on Tuesday when the Jets host the Tampa Bay Lightning. Hellebuyck has been amongst the best goalies in the league since mid-November, posting an outstanding .937 SV% in 15 games (11-2-2), allowing fewer than three goals in all but two contests. The Jets are -136 home favourites against a Lighting they defeated 3-2 on November 22nd, courtesy of a 31-save performance from Hellebuyck (.939 SV%).

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Miller is listed as a scratch for Friday's game in Ottawa.

Miller will be the odd-man out on Friday as the Devils opt to go back to a more traditional lineup with Brendan Smith dropping back to take Miller's place on the blue-line. Miller has zero goals and one assist across 16 games this season. Chris Tierney will draw into the lineup in his place.

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