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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.
Right wing Arseny Gritsyuk and center Jack Hughes each scored two goals, lifting New Jersey to 10-1-0 when both Hughes score in the same game.
Defenseman Luke Hughes opened scoring for New Jersey, while Golden Knights forward Mark Stone and forward Ivan Barbashev each scored; Vegas goaltender Adin Hill made 26 saves.
Hellebuyck, a Vezina Trophy winner, spent his early NHL career with the Winnipeg Jets before joining New Jersey on Oct. 23, earning his 2nd win with the team.
Gritsyuk has scored in six of the last eight games with 10 points during the stretch, signaling continued offensive momentum for the Devils moving forward.
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.