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'He's one of the best in the world right now': Is Connor Hellebuyck the best American goalie ever?

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Connor Hellebuyck has a chance to win Vezina Trophy three or more times.

The Winnipeg Jets goalie leads the league in goals against average ( 2.07 ) and wins ( 34 ) and is second in save percentage (.925) "He's one of the best in the world right now," New York Rangers goalie Jonathan Quick says.

The 31-year-old is on pace to finish with more than 60 starts for a fourth consecutive season .

Connor Hellebuyck is the only American to win the Vezina award three times.

An American -born goalie has won the award 10 times.

Goalies from that country have won 80 times.

The U.S. is tied for second -most with Czechia , Dominik Hasek won six by himself.

Connor Hellebuyck says Mike Richter , Ryan Miller and Jimmy Howard are the best American -born goalies.

Five of the American goalies who are in the top 10 in all-time wins have Stanley Cups .

The Jets enter the 4 Nations Face-Off this season with the most points in the standings.

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