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Devils’ Connor Hellebuyck decision makes sense. But the way they handled it was questionable
Connor Hellebuyck made 23 saves Sunday night for his first shutout as a Devil and improved to 5–0–0 with his new team.
Then he had to explain why he wouldn’t play in the game he wanted most on this road trip.
The Devils announced after their 4–0 win over Toronto that Hellebuyck won’t play Tuesday against his former team in Winnipeg. Hellebuyck wanted the start and made that clear to the decision-makers, but it was the Devils’ call.
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“I’m disappointed, but I understand,” Hellebuyck told reporters.