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WST | Why Connor Hellebuyck is Struggling – Winnipeg Jets Analysis with Mike McKenna

Video Description:
Former NHL goalie Mike McKenna joined Andrew “Hustler” Paterson from St. Louis to dive deep into the biggest storyline of the Jets vs. Blues playoff series — the goaltending.

McKenna shares his honest take on Connor Hellebuyck’s struggles, Jordan Binnington’s edge, and why Winnipeg’s defense may be hurting their all-world goalie. The two also discuss the impact of injuries, missing stars like Ehlers, and why this series is still wide open despite the Blues’ momentum.

Topics:
Series Momentum: Home Ice Advantage (00:00)
Tactical Breakdown: Five-on-Five Play (02:25)
Player Dynamics: Key Matchups and Absences (03:08)
Goaltending Showdown: Hellebuyck vs. Binnington (05:11)
Defensive Challenges and Screening Strategies (09:34)
Coaching Adjustments and Game Preparation (14:32)
Psychological Aspects of Playoff Hockey (16:50)
The Mental Game of Playoff Goaltending (18:36)

David Minuk

Working hard on a daily basis to provide the latest Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose news for our readers and listeners. I also appear on the Illegal Curve Hockey Show every Saturday on our YouTube channel as well as the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show after every single Jets game. And I occasionally jump in the play-by-play booth at Canada Life to provide colour analysis during Manitoba Moose games.

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