Connor Hellebuyck Wins Devils Debut Against Dallas Stars
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 17 of the 18 shots he faced in his New Jersey debut on Tuesday night, helping the Devils defeat the Dallas Stars 5-1. That the three-time Vezina Trophy winner earned his first victory since April 9, when he defeated St. Louis 3-2.
The win arrived four days after Winnipeg traded Hellebuyck following his suspension for failing to report to training camp.
Nico Hischier Scores Twice to Secure Fourth Consecutive Victory
New Jersey captain Nico Hischier scored two goals to reach a team-high seven on the season. Hischier opened the scoring at 2:41 of the first period, and Dallas subsequently failed in a goaltender interference challenge against Timo Meier. Hischier added his second goal 38 seconds into the second period.
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Jack Hughes, Luke Hughes, and Jesper Boqvist also scored for the Devils, who secured their fourth consecutive victory and improved to 8-4-0. The five goals marked a season high against Dallas, which entered the game leading the NHL with a 1.68 goals-against average.
Justin Hryckowian Scores Only Goal for Hobbled Dallas Stars
Justin Hryckowian provided the lone offense for Dallas by redirecting a point shot from Tyler Myers at 16:08 of the second period. The goal cut the deficit to 3-1 before Luke Hughes answered 28 seconds later for New Jersey.
The Stars played without five sidelined players: Matt Duchene, Esa Lindell, Radek Faksa, Sam Steel, and Oskar Back. The defeat ended a five-game winning streak for Dallas, dropping the team to 7-4-1.
Casey DeSmith Records 22 Saves in Third Start
Dallas goaltender Casey DeSmith made 22 saves in his third start of the season after allowing only two goals in each of his previous outings. The Stars’ second-ranked penalty kill successfully defended all three New Jersey power plays, extending their streak to 22 consecutive successful kills over six games.
During the third period, Stars defenseman Kyle Capobianco was helped off the ice with an apparent leg injury five minutes into the frame and did not return.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Matchup
When was Connor Hellebuyck’s previous win before joining New Jersey?
His last victory came on April 9 against St. Louis, where he won 3-2.
What was the final score of the Devils and Stars game?
New Jersey defeated Dallas 5-1 on Tuesday night.
Which players scored for the New Jersey Devils?
Nico Hischier scored twice, while Jack Hughes, Luke Hughes, and Jesper Boqvist each added a goal.
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