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Devils Goalie Connor Hellebuyck Will Not Face His Former Jets Teammates Tuesday in Winnipeg
Devils general manager Sunny Mehta said analytics showed the team had a better chance to win with backup Jake Allen in net.
- On Tuesday, the Winnipeg Jets defeated the New Jersey Devils 4-2 in Connor Hellebuyck's first return to Winnipeg since his trade. Fans at the Canada Life Centre showered the three-time Vezina Trophy winner with boos during pregame warmup.
- Hellebuyck requested a trade out of Winnipeg at season's end, leading to a suspension before his October 23 deal to New Jersey. Supporters expressed lingering frustration throughout Tuesday's game with persistent taunts.
- The Devils decided not to play Hellebuyck, stating it "would potentially give us a reduction in our expected win probability." Hellebuyck told reporters he had wanted to play despite the management decision.
- Dawson Mercer, acquired in the Hellebuyck trade, scored twice to extend Winnipeg's winning streak to four games. The victory halted New Jersey's five-game streak as Nico Daws made 19 saves.
- Fans chanted "Where is Connor?" throughout the game, expressing disappointment Hellebuyck remained benched. The charged atmosphere underscored tension surrounding his first visit to his former home arena.
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NHL roundup: Winnipeg fans boo Connor Hellebuyck as Jets down Devils - Regional Media News
By Field Level Media Nov 11 (Field Level Media) - Dawson Mercer scored twice against his former team, including the tiebreaking power-play goal with 8:02 remaining in the third period, and the host Winnipeg Jets recorded a 4-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils on [...]
The former goaltender of the Jets will not be in front of the Devils net on Tuesday, during the duel between the two teams.
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