Devils’ Connor Hellebuyck reacts to shocking benching in Jets homecoming

The New Jersey Devils are not playing Connor Hellebuyck against the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night. The Devils traded for Hellebuyck last month in a blockbuster deal with the Jets. However, he won’t face his former team when New Jersey travels to the Canada Life Centre for Tuesday night’s clash.

Hellebuyck is coming off a big win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday night. He posted his first career shutout with New Jersey in a big 4-0 win over the Maple Leafs. After the game, he reacted to the news of his benching for Tuesday night.

“I’m disappointed, but I understand. Selfishly, I want to play. But when you’re looking at what’s best for the team, I understand where they’re coming from……