Overview
- The Devils started Connor Hellebuyck in his first game for New Jersey on Tuesday night and he stopped 16 of 17 shots in a 5-1 road win that extended New Jersey's streak to four games.
- The club acquired Hellebuyck last week after he missed Winnipeg's training camp and served a suspension for failing to report, a move that cleared the way for his immediate debut.
- Nico Hischier scored twice and Jack and Luke Hughes also contributed goals as New Jersey produced a season-high five goals against Dallas' stingy defense.
- Dallas replaced regular starter Jake Oettinger with Casey DeSmith for the game, and Stars defenseman Kyle Capobianco left with a lower-body injury that the team is still evaluating.
- Hellebuyck arrives under a long-term, high-cap-hit contract and is a three-time Vezina winner and 2025 Hart Trophy recipient, a veteran addition the Devils paid for with multiple roster pieces and picks to accelerate their competitive window.