WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Dawson Mercer and Kyle Connor each scored twice to lead the Winnipeg Jets to an emotional 4-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night.The game marked the return of former Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck…
Dawson Mercer and Kyle Connor each scored twice to propel the Winnipeg Jets to a 4-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night. The win marked the fourth consecutive victory for the Jets in an emotionally charged contest against their former goaltender's new team.
Controversy surrounded the game after Devils general manager Sunny Mehta opted to start Jake Allen instead of former Jets star Connor Hellebuyck, citing expected win probability. Mercer and goaltender Nico Daws, both acquired by Winnipeg from New Jersey in the trade for Hellebuyck, played key roles in defeating the Devils.
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