The Winnipeg Jets still have a pulse in the NHL West playoff race with 12 games to go after picking up three of six points on a difficult road trip. But after another excellent start by Eric Comrie, the Jets don’t have to play the legs off Connor Hellebuyck to avoid ‘flat-lining.’
Hellebuyck started 13 games in a row before getting a rest for a meaningless Game 82 in 2023. This time, the Jets have a backup goalie they can trust in Comrie, who has a 1.48 goals-against average and .939 save percentage in his six consecutive wins.
Comrie’s recent performance gives head coach Scott Arniel and goalie guru Wade Flaherty options as the team faces a grueling schedule with 12 games in 26 days, starting Tuesday night against Vegas.