Overview
- The Devils acquired goalie Connor Hellebuyck from the Winnipeg Jets on Oct. 23 in a multi-player, rights-and-picks package to end a months-long standoff.
- Hellebuyck won his first two starts for New Jersey, stopping 19 shots in a 5-2 Nevada Day win over the Vegas Golden Knights that marked his second victory since the trade.
- New Jersey’s top line carried the game as Jack Hughes and Arseny Gritsyuk each scored twice and Luke Hughes added an early goal to pace a balanced attack.
- The trade cost Winnipeg Dawson Mercer, Nick Bjugstad, Nico Daws, the rights to 2026 pick Alexander Command and multiple draft picks, reflecting how the Devils prioritized an elite netminder.
- The Devils head home to host Edmonton on Tuesday, Nov. 3, while Vegas will try to regroup after four losses in five games that reporters and coaches blamed on turnovers and poor puck management.