What happened: New Jersey Devils goaltender Connor Hellebuyck said he is disappointed by the team's decision to sit him Tuesday against the Jets in Winnipeg. Devils general manager Sunny Mehta stated the benching was driven by a potential reduction in the club's expected win probability.

Why it matters: The matchup was slated to be Hellebuyck's first game in Winnipeg since the trade that sent three players and draft picks to the Jets. New Jersey's front office opted to prioritize win-probability analytics over narrative, denying the goaltender's wish to face his former team.

What to watch: New Jersey will start an alternate goaltender against Winnipeg on Tuesday before Hellebuyck is expected to resume his regular starting workload.