Hellebuyck, Winnipeg Jets not fretting after 6-2 playoff loss to Minnesota Wild
ST. PAUL., Minn. — Connor Hellebuyck took his time removing his equipment following the Winnipeg Jets’ optional practice Monday, talking and laughing with fellow goaltenders Steve Mason and Jamie Phillips.
Hellebuyck, a third-year pro with no previous playoff experience, wasn’t showing any negative signs about being pulled from the Jets’ 6-2 post-season loss to the Minnesota Wild. And don’t expect any panic desperation or frustration from Winnipeg when it resumes the best-of-seven, opening-round series Tuesday night.
“It’s just the drive we have in this room,” defenceman Ben Chiarot said. “No one likes losing but in this room we take it very seriously, especially come playoff time.
“We’ll come out hot in Game 4.”