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Carolina Hurricanes: Takeaways from Home Victory vs. Winnipeg Jets

By Matthew Nidiffer

RALEIGH, NC - JANUARY 21: Carolina Hurricanes Left Wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) and Winnipeg Jets Center Mark Scheifele (55) fall to the ice after a fight during a game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Winnipeg Jets on January 21, 2020 at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. (Photo by Greg Thompson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
RALEIGH, NC - JANUARY 21: Carolina Hurricanes Left Wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) and Winnipeg Jets Center Mark Scheifele (55) fall to the ice after a fight during a game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Winnipeg Jets on January 21, 2020 at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC. (Photo by Greg Thompson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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RALEIGH, NC – JANUARY 21: Justin Williams #14 of the Carolina Hurricanes warms up prior to an NHL game against the Winnipeg Jets on January 21, 2020 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images)
RALEIGH, NC – JANUARY 21: Justin Williams #14 of the Carolina Hurricanes warms up prior to an NHL game against the Winnipeg Jets on January 21, 2020 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images) /

1. Did the Canes Let Hellebuyck Get Comfortable?

Nope. Connor Hellebuyck averaged a .862% save percentage last night, and saved 25 of 29 shots he faced.

Justin Williams specifically was a thorn in Hellebuyck’s side last night, as he netted two goals in just his second game back on the ice this season.

The Carolina Hurricanes managed to solve Connor Hellebuyck not only early on, but often and consistently throughout the remainder of the game.

Hellebuyck was never able to get fully settled into his game last night, and I believe this was a huge reason for the Canes significant goal differential last night.

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