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Devils' Connor Hellebuyck: Earns first shutout of season
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Hellebuyck recorded a 23-save shutout in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Maple Leafs.
Hellebuyck got a day off Saturday and bounced back with his first shutout as a Devil. The 33-year-old netminder has won all five of his starts with his new team, adding a 1.96 GAA and a .913 save percentage. After Sunday's win, general manager Sunny Mehta announced Hellebuyck would not play Tuesday in Winnipeg, avoiding a matchup versus his former team. With that news, expect Jake Allen to play Tuesday while Hellebuyck returns to the crease Thursday versus the Capitals in the first half of a home-and-home set.
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Devils' Connor Hellebuyck: Starting Sunday's game
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Hellebuyck will start Sunday's road game against Toronto, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports.
Hellebuyck has been successful to begin his tenure with the Devils, going 4-0-0 with a 2.44 GAA and .891 save percentage across his first four appearances with the team. Head coach Sheldon Keefe said ahead of Sunday's matchup that the team hopes to ramp up Hellebuyck's workload to appearing in approximately two of every three games, so he should continue to see ample work moving forward.
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Devils' Connor Hellebuyck: Allows four goals in overtime win
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Hellebuyck stopped 28 of 32 shots in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Blues.
Hellebuyck remains undefeated as a Devil, but he's allowed one more goal in each start so far. The Blues made an impressive comeback push in this contest to force overtime. Hellebuyck has allowed 10 goals on 92 shots over his four wins with the Devils. He'll likely split the next two games with Jake Allen, as the Devils are set to visit the Islanders on Saturday and the Maple Leafs on Sunday.
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Devils' Connor Hellebuyck: First goalie off Thursday
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Hellebuyck was the first goalie off during Thursday's morning skate, Mike Morreale of NHL.com reports, indicating that he'll draw the home start against the Blues.
Hellebuyck has picked up wins in each of his first three appearances with the Devils, and he'll start in a third consecutive matchup Thursday. Across his three starts, he's posted a 1.95 GAA and .900 save percentage. The Blues have recorded 3.00 goals per game to begin the regular season, which is tied for 19th in the NHL.
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Devils' Connor Hellebuyck: Collects shootout win
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Hellebuyck stopped 18 of 21 shots in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Oilers.
Hellebuyck did his part to contain a strong offense, picking up his third straight win to begin his Devils tenure. The 33-year-old has allowed six goals on 60 shots in those contests, with the New Jersey defense not letting much get through to the world-class goalie. Hellebuyck's starts in consecutive games also indicate he is up to speed for the full-time starter job. The Devils are set to host the Blues on Thursday.
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Devils' Connor Hellebuyck: Set for first home start with NJ
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Hellebuyck will patrol the home crease in Tuesday's clash against the Oilers, per Mike Morreale of NHL.com.
Hellebuyck will get his first home start with New Jersey on Tuesday after picking up two road wins to begin his tenure with his new squad. Overall, the 33-year-old star has a 2-0-0 record, a 1.50 GAA and a .923 save percentage across 39 shots on net over two appearances this season. He'll look to carry his momentum into Tuesday's clash, which is slated to be a difficult outing against the Oilers, who rank second in the NHL with 4.20 goals per game this season. Hellebuyck remains a must-start Tuesday despite the tough matchup.
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Devils' Connor Hellebuyck: Earns win over Golden Knights
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Hellebuyck stopped 19 of 21 shots in Friday's 5-2 win over the Golden Knights.
Hellebuyck has won both of his starts since joining the Devils. The team in front of him has made it pretty simple too -- Hellebuyck has allowed just three goals on 39 shots over his two outings. The 33-year-old netminder is showing no signs of rust as he ramps up for No. 1 duties between the pipes. He'll get a bit of a breather before the Devils' next game, which will likely be Hellebuyck's home debut in New Jersey against the Oilers on Tuesday.
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Devils' Connor Hellebuyck: Tending twine against Vegas
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Hellebuyck will start Friday's road game against Vegas, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
Hellebuyck made his Devils debut Tuesday in Dallas and turned aside 17 of 18 shots en route to the 5-1 victory. After getting the night off in the second half of the back-to-back set Wednesday against Colorado, Hellebuyck will return to the crease Friday as the Devils close out their three-game road trip.
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Devils' Connor Hellebuyck: Wins in Devils debut
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Hellebuyck stopped 17 of 18 shots in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Stars.
Hellebuyck enjoyed a successful debut with New Jersey after arriving from Winnipeg in a blockbuster trade. The three-time Vezina Trophy winner faced relatively little pressure as the Devils controlled the contest, making his transition into the starting role considerably easier, and he was only beaten by Justin Hryckowian, who found the twine late in the second period. His arrival significantly strengthens New Jersey's goaltending outlook, and the combination of his established ability and the team's recent defensive form makes him an elite fantasy option. The Devils have won four games in a row while conceding just six goals over that stretch, meaning Hellebuyck landed in an excellent scenario.
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Devils' Connor Hellebuyck: Starting in Dallas
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Hellebuyck will defend the road net against Dallas on Tuesday, per Peter Baugh of The Athletic.
Hellebuyck will make his New Jersey debut in his first start of the 2026-27 campaign. The Devils acquired the star netminder from Winnipeg on Friday in exchange for Dawson Mercer, Nico Daws, Alexander Command, Nick Bjugstad (pectoral), a 2029 second-round pick and a 2027 seventh-round pick. Hellebuyck posted a 23-23-11 record, a 2.86 GAA and an .895 save percentage in 57 regular-season appearances for the Jets in 2025-26.
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Devils' Connor Hellebuyck: Intends to play on road trip
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Head coach Sheldon Keefe said Monday that Hellebuyck (not injury related) intends to play during the Devils' upcoming three-game road trip, Amanda Stein of the Devils' official site reports.
While Hellebuyck appears to be close to making his team debut, Keefe said that there are "several boxes they'll need to tick" before the Devils officially give the green light to their new netminder. If Hellebuyck is held out during New Jersey's back-to-back set that includes a game against Dallas on Tuesday and a matchup against Colorado on Wednesday, Jake Allen and Remi Poirier would likely handle goaltending duties for the Devils.
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Devils' Connor Hellebuyck: Traded to New Jersey
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Hellebuyck was traded to the Devils from the Jets on Friday in exchange for Dawson Mercer, Nico Daws, Alexander Command, Nick Bjugstad (pectoral) and a pair of draft picks.
Hellebuyck was suspended by the Jets to begin the 2026-27 campaign amid his looming trade request, but he'll presumably be available for the Devils shortly after he joins the team. The three-time Vezina Trophy winner made 57 regular-season appearances for Winnipeg last year, going 23-23-11 with a 2.86 GAA and .895 save percentage.
Hellebuyck (suspension) is not listed on the Jets' official roster, per the NHL media site Friday.
Hellebuyck remains suspended by the team while he holds out for a trade. So far, the 33-year-old backstop has not missed any regular-season action, but that will change when the Jets face the Bruins at home Friday. With Hellebuyck away from the team, Stuart Skinner figures to fill the No. 1 role while Clay Stevenson serves as the backup.
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Jets' Connor Hellebuyck: Officially suspended by team
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Hellebuyck has been suspended by the Jets for not reporting to training camp Wednesday amid his ongoing confrontation with the team regarding his trade request.
General manager Kevin Cheveldayoff will talk to the media Thursday. Hellebuyck's failure to report to camp while having an active trade request in place likely is the final nail in the coffin on his Jets career. The goaltender will still be worth a large haul once he's dealt, but his fantasy value hinges on ending up in a favorable landing spot for 2026-27 and beyond. If he is not dealt by the start of the season, Hellebuyck may ultimately need some time to get up to game speed with a new team.
Jets' Connor Hellebuyck: Confirms desire to be traded
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Hellebuyck issued a statement Thursday publicly confirming that he has requested a trade, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.
Hellebuyck has spent the last 11 years in Winnipeg and has been one of the league's top netminders during his time with the team. However, his production dipped slightly during the 2025-26 campaign, as he went 23-23-11 with a 2.86 GAA and .895 save percentage across 57 regular-season appearances. Hellebuyck said in his statement Thursday that he privately requested a trade several months ago, and his desire for a change of scenery lingers with less than a month remaining before training camp. The 33-year-old would need to approve a trade due to his no-movement clause, but he's drawn interest from several teams this summer and remains motivated to don a new sweater for the first time in his career.
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