Hellebuyck is 3rd U.S.-born goalie to nab consecutive playoff shutouts

Only two other American-born goaltenders have done what Connor Hellebuyck did Friday night.

The Winnipeg Jets netminder joined Mike Richter and Brent Johnson as the only U.S.-born goalies in NHL history to notch consecutive postseason shutouts.

Hellebuyck turned aside all 30 shots he faced in the 5-0 series-clinching victory over the Minnesota Wild on Friday, after stopping all 30 shots in a 2-0 win in Game 4 on Tuesday night.

He hasn't allowed a goal since being named a Vezina Trophy finalist before Tuesday's game.

Johnson earned three straight clean sheets with the St. Louis Blues in Games 2, 3, and 4 of the 2002 Western Conference quarterfinals against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Richter posted two consecutive playoff shutouts with the New York Rangers in Games 1 and 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals against the New York Islanders back in 1994.

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