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Connor Hellebuyck’s NHL legacy is confusing.
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The Winnipeg Jets superstar goaltender is a three-time Vezina Trophy winner. No player has been better in the regular season throughout his career.
However, Hellebuyck struggles mightily in the postseason. It’s like he’s a different player. And that prevented Winnipeg from achieving the greatness that felt within reach in multiple playoff scenarios.
This means Hellebuyck will be held in Milan, Italy on Sunday.
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He’s the goaltender for Team USA in the gold medal game against Canada. The Canadians have the most potent offense ever assembled.
There is no doubt that Hellebuyck will be called upon to play the hero role at times in order for the United States to win the gold medal.
This is his chance to change his story.
This is Hellebuyck’s chance to prove he can be a big game player.
This is your chance to become a legend.
Hellebuyck has never had a better regular season. We had a bit of a hard time in Winnipeg.
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But in Italy, Hellebuyck has been mostly solid, if not perfect.
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Canada is a whole new level of testing. There will be no room for error.
If Hellebuyck can perform on this stage, his failures in the NHL postseason will all but be forgotten. Now is the moment for him to change his legacy forever.