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Connor Hellbuyck is the favourite to win his second Vezina Trophy this season but the Winnipeg Jets No.1 has already established himself as a Pro Reads favourite, and since it’s been more than a month since his last entry, it’s time for more.
THE SEQUENCE
After a couple of odd-man rush sequences in his past two video breakdowns, this time Hellebuyck is facing a 5-on-3 power play against the Dallas Stars:
What do you make of Hellebuyck’s initial positioning? As that puck goes back to from the draw, can you see any signs of him cheating over to Roope Hintz for that one-timer? Can you understand why he would know that’s where the puck is going?
THE SAVE
As you watch the full video, ask yourself how the answers to those questions above might have set you up for success on this play off the draw:
THE PRO READ
Now let’s hear how Hellebuyck approached this chance and how he read it:
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- Hellebuyck breaks down his save on a 5-on-3 power play against the Dallas Stars, explaining his positioning and pre-read of Roope Hintz's one-timer.
- On the penalty kill, Hellebuyck plays deeper in the crease than usual to give himself more time and room to adjust to cross-ice passes.
- Hellebuyck cheats toward the likely shooter before the puck arrives, but deliberately stops short so he can still recover if the play changes — 'if he turns in on me, I have time to make a small adjustment.'
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