Mercer, Connor each score twice to lift Jets to an emotional 4-2 win over Devils

TRENDINGNFL trade deadline gradesLatest CFP rankingsNFL trade deadline trackerColts keep TaylorVikings trade for CousinsStory byStory byMercer, Connor each score twice to lift Jets to an emotional 4-2 win over DevilsAssociated PressWed, November 11, 2026 at 3:38 AM UTC·2 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesExpected Win... Probably: Mercer Helps Power Jets Past Hellebuyck-less DevilsDawson Mercer haunted his former team with a two-goal performance as Winnipeg capitalized on a playoff-like atmosphere to overcome a blown lead and sting the visiting Devils.The Hockey News - Winnipeg JetsGame Preview #19: New Jersey Devils @ Winnipeg JetsThe Devils travel to Winnipeg to battle the Jets tonight, and as we all expected, Jake Allen gets the start.SB NationWinnipeg Jets Frustrated After Devils Decide To Sit Connor HellebuyckThe New Jersey Devils will be visiting the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night, but the Devils’ goalie will be Jake Allen, not former Jet Connor Hellebuyck. Devils general manager Sunny Mehta announced the news Sunday night; it did not sit well with former Jets coach and former teammates. The decision to sit Hellebuyck was not […] The post Winnipeg Jets Frustrated After Devils Decide To Sit Connor Hellebuyck appeared first on Stadium Rant.Stadium RantJets Kyle Connor Reacts to Devils Not Starting Connor HellebuyckWinnipeg Jets superstar winger Kyle Connor shared his reaction to the New Jersey Devils not starting Connor Hellebuyck against them.On Tuesday night, the Jets host the Devils at home for the first time since Hellebuyck forced a trade out of Winnipeg to New Jersey after spending his first 11 NHL seasons north of the border.The […] The post Jets Kyle Connor Reacts to Devils Not Starting Connor Hellebuyck appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYDevils’ Connor Hellebuyck reacts to shocking benching in Jets homecomingThe New Jersey Devils are not playing Connor Hellebuyck against the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night. The Devils traded for Hellebuyck last month in a blockbuster deal with the Jets. However, he won’t face his former team when New Jersey travels to the Canada Life Centre for Tuesday night’s clash. Hellebuyck is coming off a big win over the Toronto […] The post Devils’ Connor Hellebuyck reacts to shocking benching in Jets homecoming appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsDevils make stunning Connor Hellebuyck decision before Jets clashWhen the New Jersey Devils traded for Connor Hellebuyck last month, many circled November 10 on their calendars. This was the day that Hellebuyck would return to face the Winnipeg Jets for the first time as a visitor. At least, that’s what many believed. On Sunday night, the Devils confirmed on social media that Hellebuyck would not play in this […] The post Devils make stunning Connor Hellebuyck decision before Jets clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsDevils’ Jake Allen Draws Intriguing Matchup Against Former TeammateConnor Hellebuyck won’t headline the New Jersey Devils and Winnipeg Jets matchup. But two former teammates will battle it out.Jamie Thomas of WinnipegJets.com shared that “The key part of the Jets side of the trade with New Jersey are Nico Daws and Dawson Mercer. Both will be in the lineup to face their former team […] The post Devils’ Jake Allen Draws Intriguing Matchup Against Former Teammate appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYWill Connor Hellebuyck start against Jets? Latest news on Devils’ goalieIs Connor Hellebuyck starting against his former squad?The Big LeadDisappointed Connor Hellebuyck Makes Feelings Clear About Denied Start vs. JetsDevils goalie Connor Hellebuyck revealed he pushed New Jersey management to reconsider the decision to bench him in Winnipeg.Athlon SportsDevils Won't Start Connor Hellebuyck In His First Game Back In Winnipeg On Nov. 10The New Jersey Devils announced on Sunday night that Connor Hellebuyck won't start the Tuesday night game against the Winnipeg Jets. The game was billed as his much-awaited return to Winnipeg.The Hockey News - New Jersey DevilsNew Jersey Devils are gutless cowards for Connor Hellebuyck decisionThe Devils won't let Connor Hellebuyck play against the Winnipeg Jets.Lindy's SportsJets coach criticizes Devils' decision not to play Connor Hellebuyck in WinnipegWINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Winnipeg coach Scott Arniel said he’s disappointed Connor Hellebuyck won’t play against the Jets Tuesday night, arguing the decision made by the New Jersey Devils only prolongs a difficult chapter for the organization in the aftermath of granting the goaltender's public request to be traded.“It's their decision, and they can do whatever they want,” Arniel said Monday after practice.Associated PressDevils sit Connor Hellebuyck against Winnipeg for laughable reasonAnalytics have run amok in New Jersey and now Connor Hellebuyck won't face his former fans.The Big LeadJets’ Scott Arniel reveals ‘hard’ part of Connor Hellebuyck not starting in Devils clashThe Winnipeg Jets will welcome the New Jersey Devils to Canada Life Centre on Tuesday night for the first time since the Connor Hellebuyck trade — but almost inexplicably, the 33-year-old will not be between the pipes for the contest. Instead, the Devils will turn to Jake Allen, while Hellebuyck , who spent the first 11 years of his career in […] The post Jets’ Scott Arniel reveals ‘hard’ part of Connor Hellebuyck not starting in Devils clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsDevils to sit star goalie vs his former team over 'win probability,' leaving NHL fans bewilderedDevils GM Sunny Mehta cited "expected win probability" in benching Connor Hellebuyck for his return to Winnipeg, leaving fans baffled by the move.Fox NewsDevils confound fans with bizarre explanation for Connor Hellebuyck sitting out of Winnipeg returnNEW YORK — The New Jersey Devils confounded fans with their explanation for why star goalie Connor Hellebuyck won’t play Tuesday in his tense return to Winnipeg, claiming it “would potentially give us a reduction in our expected win probability.” The bizarre statement came from general manager Sunny Mehta, who said Sunday night that the team debated the “organizational decision” at length. ...NY Daily NewsThe Devils won’t live down benching Connor Hellebuyck for Winnipeg returnThe Devils are benching Connor Hellebuyck for his return to Winnipeg, an absurd move for a few reasons.FTW Outdoors'He Just Gave Up On Us': Jets' Arniel Talks Hellebuyck Trade, Devils' Decision To Sit Goalie OutWinnipeg Jets head coach Scott Arniel did not shy away when asked to share his thoughts on the New Jersey Devils' decision to sit Connor Hellebuyck ahead of his return to Canada Life Centre.The Hockey News