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Connor Hellebuyck Backstops Team USA to OT Gold Over Canada at Milan Games

The Jets goaltender capped a tournament-leading run with 41 saves, a highlight stop on Devon Toews and the top goaltender award.

Overview

  • Jack Hughes won it 3-on-3 in overtime, with Hellebuyck credited with an assist on the deciding goal.
  • Hellebuyck preserved the 1-1 tie late in regulation with a sprawling paddle save on Canada’s Devon Toews.
  • Across the tournament he stopped 131 of 137 shots for a .956 save percentage and a 1.18 goals-against average, both best in the field.
  • He was named the tournament’s top goaltender and drew raves from teammates and opponents, including Matthew Tkachuk and Dylan Larkin.
  • The victory is Team USA’s first Olympic men’s hockey gold since 1980, secured with Hellebuyck stopping 41 of 42 shots in the final.