Veteran goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will start in net for the Winnipeg Jets against the Edmonton Oilers in their most recent matchup at Canada Life Centre.
This start was confirmed by Jets beat reporters, with Hellebuyck protecting the home net against Edmonton.
That decision came as the Jets continue to navigate a challenging stretch — Hellebuyck’s recent form has been mixed, as Winnipeg looks to regain momentum.
📉 Recent Game vs. Oilers
In the latest meeting between the two clubs, Edmonton defeated Winnipeg 3–1.
Hellebuyck stopped 18 of 20 shots, but Oilers goalie Calvin Pickard was the story of the night with a standout 41-save performance.
Max Jones and Jack Roslovic scored for Edmonton, Zach Hyman added an empty-netter, and Adam Lowry scored Winnipeg’s lone goal.
This loss marked another tough result for the Jets, who have struggled recently with multiple defeats.
📊 Performance Trends
Recent Form: Hellebuyck’s numbers over his last few games show room for improvement.
He has been in goal during several tough outings for Winnipeg and has allowed multiple goals in recent starts.
Team Context: The Oilers lead the league in offensive production, making this a difficult matchup for any goaltender — Edmonton scores a high number of goals per game.
🏒 What This Means for the Jets
The decision to start Hellebuyck shows the Jets’ confidence in their All-Star netminder despite recent struggles.
Winnipeg hopes his experience and skill can help slow down Edmonton’s high-powered offense and get the team back on track.
Winnipeg also had media attention around this game because it was one of their final home contests of 2025 at Canada Life Centre.
📌 Bottom Line
Connor Hellebuyck continues to be a backbone of the Jets’ lineup, entrusted with starts against top offensive teams like the Oilers.
While the recent result didn’t go his way, the matchup highlights both the challenges he faces and the trust Winnipeg places in him to deliver elite performances.
