Winnipeg Jets News

Despite losing four of his last five (1-3-1), Hellebuyck has played better lately, posting a 2.40 GAA and .913 SV%. That said, he has not played up to the elite form that has become expected of the three-time Vezina Trophy winner, allowing three or more goals in nine of his last 12 games (4-5-3) while posting a subpar 3.09 GAA and .895 SV%. He will likely return to the crease on Saturday against a Florida Panthers team that he saved 19 of 20 shots (.950 SV%) against in a 2-1 shootout loss two weeks ago.

Hellebuyck saved 26 of 29 shots (.897 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-3 win over the New Jersey Devils, which, despite the victory, continued a trend of sub-900 SV% performances. The 32-year-old American goalie, a three-time Vezina Trophy winner, has allowed three or more goals in eight of his last 11 games (4-4-3). The Jets enter the action on Thursday as +162 road underdogs against one of the NHL's hottest teams, the Tampa Bay Lightning, who are 15-1-1 in their last 17 games.

Hellebuyck allowed four goals on 30 shots (.867 SV%) in his previous outing, but has played better lately. The 32-year-old Hellebuyck has allowed two or fewer goals in three of his last five games (1-2-2), posting a 2.42 GAA and .917 SV%, following up a 10-game stretch (2-5-2), where he had allowed three or more goals eight times. The Jets enter Tuesday's contest as +112 road underdogs against the New Jersey Devils, who have won three of their last four games (3-1-0).

Hellebuyck allowed four goals on 30 shots (.867 SV%) in his previous outing, but has played better lately. The 32-year-old Hellebuyck has allowed two or fewer goals in three of his last five games (1-2-2), posting a 2.42 GAA and .917 SV%, following up a 10-game stretch (2-5-2), where he had allowed three or more goals eight times. The Jets enter Tuesday's contest as +112 road underdogs against the New Jersey Devils, who have won three of their last four games (3-1-0).

Phillips played two games with the Jets earlier this season, but has spent most of the 2025-26 campaign in the AHL. The 24-year-old defenseman has 15 points (3G / 12A) in 35 games with Manitoba (AHL) this season.

Bryson left Buffalo's game vs. Montreal on Thursday with an upper-body injury and has been placed on IR with expectations that he will miss an extended period of time. The 28-year-old appeared in 33 games this season prior to his injury, picking up two goals, five points and 11 SOG while averaging just 10:11 TOI.

Zhilkin appeared in four games during his call-up but was a healthy scratch for the last five games. He returns to the AHL, where has tallied seven goals and seven assists (14 points) in 30 games this season.

Phillips appeared in two games with the Jets during his call-up. He failed to record a point, while registering three SOG and two PIMS in 8:11 ATOI. He returns to the AHL, where he has 13 points (3G / 10A) in 33 games this season.

Salomonsson had missed Winnipeg's previous two games due to illness but will return vs. Florida on Thursday. The 21-year-old Swedish defensemen has yet to pick up an NHL point in any of his six games played and is a -5 plus/minus with six SOG while averaging just 15:49 TOI.

Hellebuyck was solid in his most recent outing, saving 22 of 23 shots (.957 SV%), but received no goal support in a 2-0 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks. The 32-year-old Hellebuyck struggled after returning from a knee injury, posting a 3.14 GAA and .876 SV% in 10 games (0-6-4), but seems to be rounding back into form, with a 2.81 GAA and .905 SV% in his last five (3-1-1). The Jets enter Thursday's contest as slight -109 home favorites against a Florida Panthers team that has lost two of their last three games (1-2-0).

Hellebuyck was solid in his most recent outing, saving 22 of 23 shots (.957 SV%), but received no goal support in a 2-0 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks. The 32-year-old Hellebuyck struggled after returning from a knee injury, posting a 3.14 GAA and .876 SV% in 10 games (0-6-4), but seems to be rounding back into form, with a 2.81 GAA and .905 SV% in his last five (3-1-1). The Jets enter Thursday's contest as slight -109 home favorites against a Florida Panthers team that has lost two of their last three games (1-2-0).

Koepke will draw out of Winnipeg's lineup on Tuesday as they opt to get some fresh legs into their lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Gustav Nyquist will play in his place.

Nyqusit will slot into Winnipeg's lineup on Tuesday as they opt to get some fresh legs into their lineup for the tail-end of their back-to-back. Cole Koepke will sit in his place.