Jets Beat Devils 4-2 as Winnipeg Fans Roar for Hellebuyck

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Winnipeg’s Home-Ice Energy Fuels a 4-2 Win Over New Jersey

The Devils traveled to Winnipeg with Connor Hellebuyck back on the ice and the home crowd going wild for him. Winnipeg entered the game as a home underdog but defeated New Jersey 4-2.

Although the Jets have had an up-and-down start, the game demonstrated the value of home-ice advantage. With Winnipeg’s fan base creating an electric atmosphere, the Devils were walking into a buzz saw.

Winnipeg’s passion for hockey is on another level. The excitement recalled the night the team returned and played the Montreal Canadiens, as well as memorable experiences at the Forum, Maple Leaf Gardens, and Scotiabank. Winnipeg and Montreal fans stand apart, with Toronto’s crowd not in the same league.

It was great to see the Jets earn the win. There were also questions about Sheldon Keith’s decision to start Jake Allen. Given his years in Winnipeg and his desire to play, the feeling was that he should have insisted on being in the lineup.