​John Jones-Imagn ImagesDevils’ Connor Hellebuyck reacts to shocking benching in Jets homecoming appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The New Jersey Devils are not playing Connor Hellebuyck against the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night. The Devils traded for Hellebuyck last month in a blockbuster deal with the Jets. However, he won’t face his former team when New Jersey travels to the Canada Life Centre for Tuesday night’s clash.Hellebuyck is coming off a big win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday night. He posted his first career shutout with New Jersey in a big 4-0 win over the Maple Leafs. After the game, he reacted to the news of his benching for Tuesday night.“I’m disappointed, but I understand. Selfishly, I want to play. But when you’re looking at what’s best for the team, I understand where they’re coming from… It’s out of my hands,” the Devils star said, via Sportsnet.Watch sports LIVE with fuboTV (free trial)Hellebuyck was asked about his desire to play against Winnipeg. The former Hart Trophy winner explained that he wanted to take that game head-on, even if Jets fans would provide a more hostile environment than he’s used to in Winnipeg.“I love Winnipeg. Playing there again, facing the music, seeing the reaction. It’d be nice,” the Devils star explained.The Devils have provided a couple of reasons as to why he will sit against Winnipeg. General manager Sunny Mehta said in a statement that it came down to the team’s expected win probability for this contest. Head coach Sheldon Keefe pointed to the veteran netminder’s workload.Unfortunately, fans won’t be able to unleash their emotions on Hellebuyck as he plays against their team. However, the former NHL MVP will be there in person to soak up all the noise. The Devils will face the Jets on Tuesday night in Winnipeg, with the game set to begin at 7 p.m. Eastern Time.Related: Devils make stunning Connor Hellebuyck decision before Jets clashRelated: Matthew Schaefer, Luke Hughes throwdown during Islanders-Devils NHL clash