The NHL season is one month old. Here are strong starts we believe.

TRENDINGBrewers win World SeriesNFL trade deadline proposalsWNBA Finals schedule fiascoAnthony Edwards injury impactWeek 8 fantasy trade tipsStory byStory byThe NHL season is one month old. Here are strong starts we believe.Mike Brehm, USA TODAYThu, October 29, 2026 at 10:08 AM UTC·3 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesThe Hockey News Morning Skate: Hellebuyck Stands Tall In Devils Debut, Fowler Shuts The Door Vs. BluesIn this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos break down Connor Hellebuyck's debut with the New Jersey Devils, Jacob Fowler's 46-save shutout for the Montreal Canadiens in their win against the St. Louis Blues, and more.The Hockey NewsNHL Power Rankings: Devils Rapidly Rise After Hellebuyck Blockbuster, Golden Knights And Rangers SlideThe first month of the 2026-27 NHL season is nearly complete, and Connor Hellebuyck's trade to the New Jersey Devils has led to some massive changes around Jason Chen's weekly power rankings.The Hockey NewsConnor Hellebuyck Expected to Make Devils Debut vs Red Hot Dallas StarsConnor Hellebuyck launches his New Jersey tenure against a surging Dallas squad, seeking to reclaim his elite form after a blockbuster trade ended his record-breaking Winnipeg legacy.The Hockey News - Winnipeg JetsAdvertisementAdvertisementConnor Hellebuyck shines in Devils debut after 197 day layoffNew Jersey Devils goaltender Connor Hellebuyck impressed on his debut , backstopping his new team to a 5-1 win over the Dallas Stars after stopping 16 of 17 shots on Tuesday night. The three-time Vezina Trophy winner returned to action after a lengthy absence, helping New Jersey extend its winning streak to four games. The Devils acquired […] The post Connor Hellebuyck shines in Devils debut after 197 day layoff appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsDevils beat Stars 5-1 as Connor Hellebuyck wins his New Jersey debutDALLAS (AP) — Connor Hellebuyck stopped 16 of the 17 shots he faced to win his New Jersey debut, Nico Hischier scored two goals, and the Devils beat the Dallas Stars 5-1 on Tuesday night.Hellebuyck, the three-time Vezina Trophy winner, started four days after being traded by the Winnipeg Jets following his suspension for failing to report to training camp.Associated PressDevils Latest Success Is Putting Nico Hischier’s Elite Play On NoticeNico Hischier was one of the overlooked star players in the NHL, but with the Devils becoming a top team in the Eastern Conference, people are starting to notice the impact he’s had.The Hockey News - New Jersey DevilsThe Devils Hope Their Core Can Go Up Against Any In The NHLWith games against the Dallas Stars, Colorado Avalanche, and Vegas Golden Knights this week, the Devils will find out how good their top-end talent and roster altogether are.The Hockey News - New Jersey DevilsDevils Complete Game Helps Hellebuyck In His First Start Of The SeasonConnor Hellebuyck made his debut against the Dallas Stars and looked shaky at times, but the Devils played well around him and might need to for a few games before the star goaltender is back to elite form.The Hockey News - New Jersey DevilsHellebuyck Returns Ready To Play For New Jersey Against DallasConnor Hellebuyck skips the waiting game, declaring himself ready for Tuesday's debut with New Jersey despite a long suspension and trade standoff.Gameday TimesCheck out Connor Hellebuyck in Devils uniform before first start since tradeConnor Hellebuyck wanted a change, and he finally has it. Following an 11-year run with the Winnipeg Jets, which ended in a rather ugly divorce, the former Hart Memorial Trophy winner and three-time Vezina Trophy recipient is getting his wish. He made his New Jersey Devils and season debut in Tuesday’s road matchup versus the Dallas Stars. It will […] The post Check out Connor Hellebuyck in Devils uniform before first start since trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsHellebuyck To Make Devils Debut in Dallaslt did not take long for goaltender Connor Hellebuyck to feel ready for game action after he was acquired by the New Jersey Devils. The veteran netminder arrived in a trade with the Winnipeg Jets on Friday and will start Tuesday when the Devils visit the Dallas Stars. “He is going tonight,” Devils coach Sheldon […] The post Hellebuyck To Make Devils Debut in Dallas appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYConnor Hellebuyck turns in stellar debut as Devils rout Stars for fourth straight winNew Jersey easily dispatched the Stars 5-1 as Hellebuyck made 16 saves, only allowing a second-period goal.NY Post SportsConnor Hellebuyck Reacts to Successful Devils Debut in 5-1 WinNew Jersey Devils goalie Connor Hellebuyck reacted to a successful debut for his new team following his trade from the Winnipeg Jets.After the Jets traded Hellebuyck to the Devils in a blockbuster trade last week, there was some thought that the three-time Vezina Trophy winner, the NHL’s best goaltender, may need some time to get […] The post Connor Hellebuyck Reacts to Successful Devils Debut in 5-1 Win appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYConnor Hellebuyck earns win in his Devils debut as New Jersey beats Dallas 5-1DALLAS (AP) — Connor Hellebuyck stopped 16 of the 17 shots he faced to win his New Jersey debut, Nico Hischier scored two goals, and the Devils beat the Dallas Stars 5-1 on Tuesday night.Hellebuyck, the three-time Vezina Trophy winner, started four days after being traded by the Winnipeg Jets following his suspension for failing to report to training camp.Associated PressConnor Hellebuyck’s Devils Debut Delivers Uncomfortable Reminder to JetsConnor Hellebuyck’s debut with the New Jersey Devils was as advertised. Meanwhile, the Jets look like a team sliding into disarray.On Tuesday, Hellebuyck made his Devils debut and first NHL appearance since Apr. 13. He was stellar, stopping 17 out of 18 shots and helping New Jersey snap a Jets‘ rival, the Dallas Stars‘, five-game […] The post Connor Hellebuyck’s Devils Debut Delivers Uncomfortable Reminder to Jets appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVY'Finally!' Hellebuyck wins his New Jersey debut over Dallas playing for the first time in 6 monthsDALLAS (AP) — Connor Hellebuyck stood in front of his net during the singing of the “Star-Spangled Banner” and thought “Finally.” then played like a three-time Vezina Trophy winner in his first game in six months.Associated PressHischier Scores Twice as Devils Cruise Past Stars In Hellebuyck's DebutNew Jersey’s star goaltender dominated in his debut, while Nico Hischier’s two-goal performance sparked a five-goal onslaught to dismantle the Stars and extend several impressive point streaks.The Hockey News - New Jersey DevilsNHL power rankings entering Week 5: All 32 teams ranked worst to firstThe NHL has completed the first four weeks of the 2026-2027 season. Certain teams are off to blistering starts, and the Colorado Avalanche are starting slower than previous seasons. The biggest story, as of the weekend, was the acquisition of…The Big LeadWill Connor Hellebuyck make Devils debut vs. Stars?The New Jersey Devils have made the biggest move of the season so far. Connor Hellebuyck had been on the trade market after requesting a move be made following the 2025-26 campaign. On Friday, the Devils traded for Hellebuyck from the Winnipeg Jets . The Devils are set to play their second game since the trade on Tuesday night against the Dallas […] The post Will Connor Hellebuyck make Devils debut vs. Stars? appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPoints