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The 2026 Winter Olympics turned out to be very special for American goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. Hellebuyck put together a monster of a performance Sunday for Team USA men’s hockey.

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Give Connor Hellebuyck his flowers for standing on his head in Olympic gold-medal game vs. Canada

Team USA has won gold in men’s hockey for the first time since 1980. It was an overtime winner from Jack Hughes for Team USA to defeat Canada. Still, the moment is not possible, if not for the play of Connor Hellebuyck.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 22

Connor Hellebuyck finally wins The Big Game and cements himself as an all-time great goalie

You’re the best goalie of a generation, but no one cares if you aren’t for the one split second that means everything. That was the reality for Connor Hellebuyck a year ago.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Connor Hellebuyck News / Breakaway on SI / February 22

USA's Connor Hellebuyck Becomes Olympic Hero With Insane Performance

Connor Hellebuyck delivered the performance of a lifetime Sunday morning as the Winnipeg Jets goaltender backstopped Team USA to its first Olympic gold medal in men's hockey since the Miracle on Ice.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / February 22

USA's Connor Hellebuyck’s Ranking Among Best NHL Goalies Might Surprise You

The United States and Canada met Sunday morning at the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena for the men’s hockey gold medal game at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Breakaway on SI / February 21

Jets' Connor Hellebuyck Gets Chance at Elusive Championship Victory

Connor Hellebuyck enters the Olympic gold medal game with dominant tournament statistics and surging confidence. The Winnipeg Jets goaltender leads all Olympic netminders with a 4-0 record, a 1.23 goals-against average, and a .947 save percentage heading into the championship showdown against Canada.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 21

Josh Morrissey gets disappointing Olympic gold medal game update

On Sunday, theUnited States and Canada will square off in the highly anticipated gold medal men’s hockey game—a fitting way to close the curtain on the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 21

Canada’s Josh Morrissey to miss gold medal game due to injury

One of Canada’s top blueliners will miss one of the biggest hockey games in recent memory. When speaking to the media on Saturday, head coach Jon Cooper revealed that defenseman Josh Morrissey will not be in the lineup for Sunday’s gold medal game against the United States.

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Logan Stanley News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 21

Jets’ Logan Stanley gets real on trade buzz ahead of deadline

Logan Stanley, the 6-foot-7 defenseman for the Winnipeg Jets, has spent the past decade with the organization after being selected 18th overall in the 2016 NHL Draft.

Olympics News / Yardbarker / February 21

Four reasons why Team USA can beat Canada in gold-medal game

This is the best men's hockey team the United States has ever sent. If not now, when?

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Cole Perfetti News / NHL Trade Talk / February 19

Could Cole Perfetti Be the Jets’ Big Trade Chip?

The Winnipeg Jets are in one of those seasons where you just can’t sit back and hope things fix themselves. Losing Nikolaj Ehlers stung, but it’s not the only issue.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Professor Press Box / February 19

Jets Connor Hellebuyck: Riding the Olympic Rollercoaster

The Winnipeg Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck came into the 2026 Winter Olympics with a lot to prove—though he didn’t really need to prove anything. The Jets goalie has been Team USA’s steady hand between the pipes, and so far, he’s shown why he’s the No.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 19

Team USA’s Connor Hellebuyck doesn’t hold back on his goal after beating Sweden

Team USA beat Sweden 2–1 in overtime on Wednesday, thanks to a clutch performance from Connor Hellebuyck in net, sending the team into the Winter Olympics semi-finals.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 19

Team USA goaltender Connor Hellebuyck’s ‘proud’ reaction to Team USA’s epic win over Sweden

If there was ever a statement performance, this was it. Connor Hellebuyck stood tall and helped Team USA overcome Sweden 2-1 in overtime on Wednesday in the quarterfinals at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.

Jonathan Toews News / NHL Trade Talk / February 18

Winnipeg Jets vs. Jonathan Toews: Time to Pull the Trigger?

When the news came that Jonathan Toews was signing with the Winnipeg Jets, it felt like a storybook moment. Hometown hero coming home, three-time Cup winner finally wearing Jets blue.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / February 17

7 Players the Winnipeg Jets Should Move On From

With the Winnipeg Jets near the bottom of the NHL this season after winning the Presidents’ Trophy last season, it’s pretty clear some player personnel changes are required.

Josh Morrissey News / Total Pro Sports / February 17

Josh Morrissey Injury: Jon Cooper Provides Major Update On Defenseman Ahead Of Olympic Quarterfinal

Team Canada could be getting a major boost at the perfect time. As the Olympic men’s hockey tournament moves into the knockout stage, the Canadians are hoping to welcome back one of their key defensemen.

Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 17

Jets Recall Four Players

NHL teams are permitted to practice today starting at 1:00 p.m. Central. Everybody will be down at least one player while the Winter Olympics are still ongoing in Milan-Cortina, so clubs will have the option to add practice players from their AHL affiliate in the meantime.

Josh Morrissey News / Daily Faceoff / February 15

Is dropping Josh Morrissey into the playoffs off of injury a good idea for Canada?

Now that the Canadian men’s Olympic hockey team has finished up group play with their 10-2 drubbing of France on Sunday, the only games that lie ahead of them are of the “must-win” variety.

Winnipeg Jets News / Inside The Rink / February 15

Three Questions for Manitoba After the AHL All-Star Break

The Manitoba Moose just wrapped up their All-Star break, while their NHL club, the Winnipeg Jets, are on their Olympic break. Manitoba currently sits third in the AHL Central Division with three games in hand over the Texas Stars, a team trailing Manitoba by just one point.

Jonathan Toews News / Professor Press Box / February 11

What’s Next for the Jets, Jonathan Toews? Three Options

With the trade deadline creeping up, one Winnipeg Jets player to watch is Jonathan Toews. After a slow start to the season thanks to long COVID lingering, he’s finally starting to look like the player we know he can be—sharp, smart, and still capable of making plays that remind you why he’s a Hall of Famer.

Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 11

Trade Deadline Primer: Winnipeg Jets

With the Olympic break upon us, the trade deadline is under a month away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make? We continue our look around the league at teams on the playoff bubble, next up: the Jets.

Kevin He News / Inside The Rink / February 8

How the Winnipeg Jets Shape Up at the 2026 Olympic Break

There’s a difference between patience and hesitation, and at the 2026 Olympic break, the Winnipeg Jets are walking that line. After 56 games, their season tells a familiar story: elite goaltending, a trusted core, and an organization that prefers stability over experimentation.

NHL News / Yardbarker / February 2

Surprising Barry Trotz decision gives Predators chance to reset

A disappointing end to Nashville Predators general manager Barry Trotz's long run with the organization could be the perfect opportunity for a much-needed reset.

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