The New Jersey Devils will roll with Jake Allen on Tuesday night against the Winnipeg Jets, and the move has been controversial.The biggest controversy about the reason to start Allen is clear: it denies Connor Hellebuyck a chance to play…
The New Jersey Devils have chosen to start goaltender Jake Allen against the Winnipeg Jets, sparking debate over the decision to sit Connor Hellebuyck. The move prevents Hellebuyck from facing his former team in Winnipeg following his trade to New Jersey. Todd Matthews highlights that Allen enters the matchup with concerning career statistics against the Jets, holding a 9-11-3 record, a 3.18 GAA, and an .884 save percentage across 24 games against the franchise.
Matthews argues the decision is particularly questionable given Allen's .881 save percentage this season compared to Hellebuyck's undefeated 5-0-0 record. Hellebuyck has registered a 1.96 GAA and recently posted a shutout against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Meanwhile, the Jets have begun heating up offensively, having scored 15 goals over their past three games heading into Tuesday's contest.
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