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It's official: Devils GM Sunny Mehta says Connor Hellebuyck won't start Tuesday in Winnipeg against his old team, calling it a matter of win probability. Also reported by Chris Johnston and Sportsnet

Connor Hellebuyck · New Jersey Devils · Winnipeg Jets

  1. Confirmed

    Chris Johnston follows up with a piece for The Athletic: the Devils really did announce Connor Hellebuyck won't start in Winnipeg on Tuesday, citing a drop in their expected win probability. A rare call for a goalie of his calibre.

    “reduction in our expected win probability”

    SourceChris Johnston @reporterchrisInsider

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  2. Confirmed

    Chris Johnston says Sheldon Keefe points to Hellebuyck's workload, since it would have been his fourth start in eight days. Hellebuyck says he's disappointed and will explain Tuesday morning in Winnipeg why he asked out.

    SourceChris Johnston @reporterchrisInsider

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  3. ConfirmedOriginal rumor

    It's official: Devils GM Sunny Mehta says Connor Hellebuyck won't start Tuesday in Winnipeg against his old team, calling it a matter of win probability. Also reported by Chris Johnston and Sportsnet.

    “reduction in win probability”

    SourceTSN Hockey @TSNHockeyJournalist

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