Overview
- The Winnipeg Jets defeated the New Jersey Devils 4-2 on Wednesday, Nov. 11, with Dawson Mercer and Kyle Connor scoring two goals each and Nico Daws earning the win.
- Connor Hellebuyck returned to Winnipeg in a Devils jersey but did not play after a morning media availability, and fans loudly booed and chanted during his pregame warmups.
- New Jersey said the choice to bench Hellebuyck was based on expected win probability and load management, a rationale that has drawn public criticism in Winnipeg.
- Players acquired in the trade that sent Hellebuyck to New Jersey had decisive roles in the game and helped the Jets extend their win streak to four games while Mark Scheifele tied a franchise assists mark.
- Hellebuyck has said online threats and family concerns motivated his trade request, those safety-related claims remain unresolved, and the teams meet again on Nov. 28 when tensions could resurface.