Devils say Hellebuyck will not face his former teammates in Winnipeg, cite reduced win probability
TORONTO (AP) — New Jersey Devils goalie Connor Hellebuyck will not face his former Winnipeg Jets teammates Tuesday night in his first game back at Canada Life Centre since demanding a trade and forcing his way out of town. After stopping 23 shots in New Jersey's 4-0 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday night, the Devils' new netminder was informed by his team that he won't face the Jets in the Manitoba capital. "This has been an organizational decision for us that we've debated at length," Devils general manager Sunny Mehta said. "Connor Hellebuyck was adamant that he ...