The New Jersey Devils knocked off one of the NHL’s most high-octane teams on Tuesday. For Connor Hellebuyck, the win made history.Hellebuyck has already made a good first impression with the Devils. But Tuesday’s big win over the Edmonton Oilers…
Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck made franchise history on Tuesday by leading the New Jersey Devils to a victory over the Edmonton Oilers. By earning the win, Hellebuyck became only the fourth goaltender in Devils franchise history to win each of his first three appearances with the team, joining John Vanbiesbrouck, Jonathan Bernier, and Al Smith.
Hellebuyck stopped 18 of 21 shots against Edmonton and holds a .900 save percentage with a 1.95 goals-against average through his first three starts with New Jersey. His earlier victories with the Devils came against the Dallas Stars and Vegas Golden Knights.
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