After a couple of thrilling, high-octane wins in Game 7 against Colorado and Game 1 against Winnipeg, Game 2 against the Jets was quite the letdown for the Stars.
Blanked on the scoreboard in a 4-0 loss, thanks in large part to Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck, who didn’t particularly live up to his reputation in Round 1 vs. the Blues or Game 1 vs. the Stars.
After recording his fourth career playoff shutout, it appears Hellebuyck might be back. Which would make this series significantly more difficult for Dallas, now tied up at 1-1.
Check out national reactions to the Stars’ loss below in which the brick wall that was Hellebuyck dominated the talk around Game 2.
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Final: Jets 4, Stars 0
Winnipeg took an early lead and never looked back. Connor Hellebuyck gave the Stars problems.
But Dallas stole one in Winnipeg, just like it needed to do. The series heads to American Airlines Center tied 1-1.
— Lia Assimakopoulos (@Lassimak) May 10, 2025
MVP Connor Hellebuyck has entered the chat.
— Keith From Grief (@tj_maughan) May 10, 2025
Connor Hellebuyck’s first postseason shutout since Game 2 of the first round against Edmonton (1-0 in OT) in 2021. His fourth postseason goose egg overall. pic.twitter.com/tz4TSvjdFQ
— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) May 10, 2025
Can we not react like this every single time the other team wins a game? They are the 1-seed and live in big houses too. Long series. https://t.co/DNmA40ga7v
— Bob Sturm (@SportsSturm) May 10, 2025
Well…every series is a chess match between coaches.
Scott Arniel made some subtle yet effective moves.
Pete DeBoer and staff have next chance to counter the Winnipeg Gambit with last change at home
— Bruce LeVine (@BruceLeVinePuck) May 10, 2025
Connor Hellebuyck just made two unbelievable saves in the last two minutes. He isn’t doing Dallas any favors.
— Lia Assimakopoulos (@Lassimak) May 10, 2025
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After taking down Colorado, the Stars shift focus to Winnipeg.
Connor Hellebuyck has arrived to this series.
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