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Hellebuyck stops 19 shots in 5-2 victory over Golden Knights, wins 2nd straight since joining Devils
Connor Hellebuyck made 19 saves as Arseny Gritsyuk and Jack Hughes each scored twice in New Jersey’s latest win.
On Friday, the New Jersey Devils defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 5-2 in Las Vegas, with goaltender Connor Hellebuyck stopping 19 shots for his second win since October 23.
Right wing Arseny Gritsyuk and center Jack Hughes each scored twice, lifting New Jersey to 10-1-0 when the Hughes brothers score in the same game.
Defenseman Luke Hughes opened the scoring for New Jersey, while Golden Knights forward Mark Stone and forward Ivan Barbashev scored for Vegas as goaltender Adin Hill stopped 26 shots.
Hellebuyck, a three-time Vezina Trophy winner, spent his first 11 seasons with the Winnipeg Jets before joining New Jersey, continuing his adjustment to his new team.
The Devils will host Edmonton on Tuesday night, seeking to build momentum following this high-scoring victory against a struggling Golden Knights offense.
NEW YORK. The New Jersey Devils are still undefeated with Connor Hellebuyck between the posts. Last night he helped to defeat the Golden Knights in Las Vegas. – He is a Hall of Fame keeper, says goalie Luke Hughes after the 5-2 victory.
On Friday, the NHL offered only three games. Goalie Connor Hellebuyck helped New Jersey win in his second start since changing jerseys, making 19 saves in a 5-2 win over Vegas. Calgary, which was led by Adam Klapka at the start of the game, defeated Seattle 6-2, and Florida, with Radko Gudas, won 5-2 over Winnipeg.