Connor Hellebuyck will start in the blue paint Tuesday night, facing the Predators on the road, Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun reports.

Hellebuyck will start in the blue paint Tuesday night, facing the Predators on the road, Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun reports.

Analysis:

This will be Hellebuyck's first career start against the Predators. The rookie has shown a propensity to dazzle between the pipes, having crafted a 2.01 GAA and .929 save percentage through 12 starts. Nashville delivers at a rate of 2.55 goals per game, which is about average as the 16th ranked team in that category.