Winnipeg Jets forwards Kyle Connor and Adam Lowry discussed their surprise at not facing Connor Hellebuyck during the goaltender’s return to Winnipeg with the New Jersey Devils, according to a Sportsnet media-availability video published Monday.

The two players addressed Hellebuyck’s return, getting closure from the situation and facing Jake Allen instead. Sportsnet’s description did not explain why Hellebuyck would not play or elaborate on what the players said about closure.

The comments put the Jets players’ perspective on a matchup that brings Hellebuyck back to Winnipeg in a Devils uniform, but not into the opposing crease.

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