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The 1 word Connor Hellebuyck had on mind during triumphant Devils debut after Jets trade

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Connor Hellebuyck returned to the ice for the first time since April 13, this time playing for the New Jersey Devils. Last Friday, the Devils acquired the netminder from the Winnipeg Jets after the former Hart Memorial Trophy winner requested a trade in the offseason. Hellebuyck was stellar in his debut for the Devils, as New […] The post The 1 word Connor Hellebuyck had on mind during triumphant Devils debut after Jets trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Connor Hellebuyck Reacts to Successful Devils Debut in 5-1 Win

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New 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 […] The post Connor Hellebuyck Reacts to Successful Devils Debut in 5-1 Win appeared first on HEAVY.

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Will Connor Hellebuyck make Devils debut vs. Stars?

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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 season. On Friday, the Devils traded for Hellebuyck from the Winnipeg Jets. The Devils are set to play their second game since the trade […] The post Will Connor Hellebuyck make Devils debut vs. Stars? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Rangers Pulled James Reimer in Goalie Debut for Dylan Garand

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The New York Rangers turned to James Reimer in goal on Monday night. With Igor Shesterkin out for the season and Joonas Korpisalo still out with an injury, too, the Rangers have been looking for some kind of established presence to join Dylan Garand in their goalie rotation. For those who tuned in a bit […] The post Why Rangers Pulled James Reimer in Goalie Debut for Dylan Garand appeared first on HEAVY.

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Panthers set to start tallest goalie in NHL history against Penguins

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Florida Panthers goaltender Cooper Black is set to make his NHL debut on Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena, with history awaiting him between the pipes. Standing at 6-foot-9, Black will become the tallest netminder ever to play in an NHL game. The 25-year-old will surpass the previous height benchmark of […] The post Panthers set to start tallest goalie in NHL history against Penguins appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Flyers rookie Cole Knuble achieves franchise feat not seen in 30 years vs. Sabres

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The Philadelphia Flyers have begun to turn their 2026-27 season around, following nine consecutive losses with three straight victories, the latest a 3-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center on Wednesday night. Rookie Cole Knuble was the hero in Western New York, scoring his first two career goals in just his second NHL […] The post Flyers rookie Cole Knuble achieves franchise feat not seen in 30 years vs. Sabres appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Islanders’ Victor Eklund speaks out ahead of NHL debut vs. Hurricanes

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The New York Islanders are turning the page after missing out on the Stanley Cup Playoffs. New York’s highly-touted young skater Victor Eklund is making his NHL debut against the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday. “Super excited,” Eklund said about getting ready for the game, per NHL.com. “It feels like a dream come true. Just crazy […] The post Islanders’ Victor Eklund speaks out ahead of NHL debut vs. Hurricanes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Flyers 19-year-old top prospect to make NHL debut vs. Capitals

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The Philadelphia Flyers are currently just two points outside of the last wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. This was expected to be a building year after having the sixth overall selection in the 2025 NHL Draft. The Flyers are ahead of schedule, and now that the former sixth overall pick is set to […] The post Flyers 19-year-old top prospect to make NHL debut vs. Capitals appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fans are loving Connor Bedard’s classy move during teammate’s NHL debut

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Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard just made a rookie’s NHL debut feel a little bit more special. Against the New York Islanders on Tuesday at UBS Arena in Elmont, N.Y., Bedard let his teammate and center Anton Frondell take the opening faceoff at center ice. Bedard was supposed to do the honors for Chicago, but … The post Fans are loving Connor Bedard’s classy move during teammate’s NHL debut appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Top Blackhawks prospect set to make NHL debut vs. Islanders

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The Chicago Blackhawks have not had a stellar season. They were sellers at the trade deadline, including the Blackhawks trading away captain Nick Foligno. Still, the team is attempting to build towards a bright future. Part of that is bringing in their top prospects to get NHL experience, and one of those prospects will be […] The post Top Blackhawks prospect set to make NHL debut vs. Islanders appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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