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NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup: Hellebuyck Shutout, Sens & Habs
In our NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup (Jan 12), Hellebuyck gets sixth shutout, Merilainen gets first shutout, Canadiens lose in shootout
After another shutout by Connor Hellebuyck, welcome to today’s NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup (January 12). Each morning, we will bring you three key NHL stories. Here, you can stay updated on the latest team wins and losses, trade talk, and player news from around the NHL. Hellebuyck recorded his sixth shutout of the season against the Avalanche.

Merilainen Gets First NHL Shutout as Senators Beat Penguins 5-0
Leevi Merilainen, the Ottawa Senators rookie goalie from Finland, posted his first NHL shutout on Saturday night on the road against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Merilainen made 29 saves to lead the Senators to a 5-0 win. Shane Pinto had a big night, scoring twice, including one on the penalty kill short-handed goal, as Ottawa skated away with a commanding victory.
The Penguins were outplayed on the night, and goalie Alex Nedeljkovic was pulled after allowing five goals on only 17 shots.
Stars Extend Point Streak with 2-1 OT Win in Montreal
In a tightly contested game, the Dallas Stars picked up their seventh straight win with a 2-1 shootout victory over the Montreal Canadiens. Jake Oettinger‘s strong play in the crease helped to extend the Stars’ streak. The Stars goalie made 30 saves to push the game into the scoreless extra frame. Jason Robertson scored a shootout goal to carry away the win.
For the Canadiens, Patrik Laine returned to the lineup after an illness. In no surprise, he scored another power-play goal. But he wasn’t able to score in the shootout.
Hellebuyck Puts Up Sixth Shutout of the Season in 3-0 Win Over Avs
Connor Hellebuyck is having the season of his career. On Saturday, he recorded 22 saves for his NHL-leading sixth shutout of the season in a 3-0 win over the Colorado Avalanche on home ice. Nikolaj Ehlers scored twice, including an empty-netter, to stake the Jets to the win.
The Jets’ strong defense, in tandem with Hellebuyck’s solid night in the crease, gave the Jets as easy a win as one can get over a strong team like Colorado. The Avalanche have a record of 12-4-1 in its last 16 games and are 7-3-0 in its last 10 road games.
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