{
  "id": 20106208,
  "title": "Connor Hellebuyck makes 43 saves and improves to 7-0 with Devils in 7-4 win over Capitals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/connor-hellebuyck-makes-43-saves-and-improves-to-7-0-with-devils-in-7",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-15T03:21:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/connor-hellebuyck-makes-43-saves-032136627.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Connor Hellebuyck delivered a stellar performance against the Washington Capitals, making 43 saves and securing his seventh consecutive shutout for the New Jersey Devils. Hellebuyck, traded from the Winnipeg Jets on October 23, started all seven of the Devils' recent victories. Evan Rodrigues was the top scorer for the Devils, tallying two goals, while Jesper Boqvist, Connor Brown, and Lenni Hameenaho each contributed a goal and an assist. Nico Hischier and Timo Meier also scored, helping New Jersey maintain their winning streak with their seventh win in eight games. Meier scored the decisive power-play goal late in the second period, extending the Devils' lead to 4-3. Meier's goal marked the first time the Devils took the lead against Washington. Nico Hischier then scored an empty-netter with just 3:15 left in the third period, giving New Jersey a 5-3 lead. Rodrigues sealed the win with an empty-net goal at 3:18. Hellebuyck's save percentage improved to 7-0 for the Devils, solidifying their strong performance.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON (AP) — Connor Hellebuyck recovered from a shaky start to make 43 saves, remaining unbeaten in net with New Jersey as the surging Devils defeated the Washington Capitals 7-4 on Saturday night.Evan Rodrigues scored twice for the Devils, who earned their second win against Washington in three days.",
  "key_points": [
    "Connor Hellebuyck made 43 saves in Devils' 7-4 win over Capitals",
    "Evan Rodrigues scored two goals for Devils, Jesper Boqvist had two assists",
    "Nico Hischier scored empty-netter with 3:15 left in third period"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Hellebuyck’s perfect start for New Jersey transforms the Devils into an immediate powerhouse, proving that elite goaltending is the primary engine behind their rapid ascent in the standings.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Connor Hellebuyck makes 43 saves and improves to 7-0 with Devils in 7-4 win over Capitals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/connor-hellebuyck-makes-43-saves-and-improves-to-7-0-with-devils-in-7-20108421",
        "published": "2026-11-15T03:22:34.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}