Thomas, born in 1974, grew up watching the game ... Michigan. That fan was Connor Hellebuyck. "There were a couple guys I grew up loving, but the ones who come to mind are Mike Richter, Ryan ...

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Mika Zibanejad scored a power-play goal for the Rangers, who have lost four straight (0-2-2) after winning four of five.

Hellebuyck stopped 21 of 22 shots in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Rangers.

Connor Hellebuyck is the front-runner to win the ... as Dominik Hasek won six by himself between 1993 and 2001. An American-born goalie has won the award 10 times, with Hellebuyck, Thomas and ...