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Connor Hellebuyck earns win in his Devils debut as New Jersey beats Dallas 5-1

DALLAS (AP) — Connor Hellebuyck stopped 16 of the 17 shots he faced to win his New Jersey debut, Nico Hischier scored two goals, and the Devils beat the Dallas Stars 5-1 on Tuesday night.Hellebuyck, the three-time Vezina Trophy winner…

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Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 2:50 AM

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Connor Hellebuyck won his New Jersey Devils debut in a 5-1 road victory against the Dallas Stars.
The veteran goaltender stopped 16 of 17 shots faced, while Nico Hischier scored two goals for New Jersey.
Hellebuyck was acquired via trade from the Winnipeg Jets four days prior to his debut.

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Connor Hellebuyck earned a victory in his New Jersey Devils debut as the team defeated the Dallas Stars 5-1 on Tuesday night. Hellebuyck stopped 16 of the 17 shots he faced in the win, while teammate Nico Hischier led the offense with two goals in Dallas.

The game marked Hellebuyck's first start since being acquired by the Devils in a trade from the Winnipeg Jets on Friday. The 33-year-old three-time Vezina Trophy winner was moved following a suspension by Winnipeg for failing to report to training camp after an offseason trade request.

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Connor Hellebuyck earns win in his Devils debut as New Jersey beats Dallas 5-1

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