Jets' Hellebuyck sets NHL record for wins in a season by U.S.-born goalie
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck set an NHL record for wins in a season by an American-born goaltender with his 44th victory Saturday night against the Chicago Blackhawks.
With tonight's win, Connor Hellebuyck sets the record for most wins in a season from an American born goaltender at 44!
— #PrayersForHumboldt (@NHLJets) April 8, 2018
Congrats Connor! #BuckyForVez pic.twitter.com/iooDXTTlhE
Tom Barrasso previously held the record after winning 43 games with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1992-93.
Poor goaltending plagued the Jets over the past few years, but Hellebuyck solved that problem this season - he'll likely be a finalist for the Vezina Trophy, which recognizes the league's top netminder.
He finished the year with a 44-11-9 record, a 2.36 goals-against average, a .924 save percentage, and six shutouts.