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Hellebuyck Booed During Winnipeg Return as Jets Win 4-2
Winnipeg fans express frustration during pregame as the Jets extend their streak
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Fans Voice Displeasure
Connor Hellebuyck received loud boos from the crowd when he stepped on the ice for pregame warmups at Canada Life Centre. The goaltender did not play in his first visit to Winnipeg since the trade to New Jersey. The Jets used the charged atmosphere to jump ahead early and secure a 4-2 victory that stretched their winning streak to four games while ending the Devils' run at five.
Jets Build Then Surrender Lead
Dawson Mercer scored at 7:54 of the first period and Kyle Connor added a power-play goal at 15:06, with Mark Scheifele picking up an assist to reach 550 in his career. New Jersey answered quickly in the second with goals from Jesper Bratt at 1:14 and Cody Glass at 1:58. Jack Hughes extended his point streak to six games on the Bratt tally. Jake Allen finished with 21 saves and Nico Daws made 19 for the Jets.
Mercer and Connor Close It Out
Mercer restored the lead with a power-play goal at 11:58 of the third period. Kyle Connor then sealed the win with an empty-net goal. Hellebuyck, who has five wins in five starts since joining New Jersey on Oct. 23, was held out of the lineup after discussions with the coaching staff about the team's expected win probability.
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