What happened: The New Jersey Devils will hold goaltender Connor Hellebuyck out of the starting lineup Tuesday night against the Winnipeg Jets. The decision sidelines Hellebuyck for his first matchup in Manitoba since being traded from Winnipeg. Team leadership cited internal win-probability models in keeping the veteran netminder on the bench.

Why it matters: The matchup marks Hellebuyck's first trip back to Winnipeg since being moved in an October trade that sent three players and draft picks to the Jets. The scratch denies the veteran goaltender a chance to face his former club directly, despite his stated desire to take the ice and face the home crowd.

What to watch: New Jersey faces Winnipeg on Tuesday night, with Hellebuyck expected to serve as the backup from the bench.