Timo Meier’s second-period scoring has New Jersey ahead as Toronto faces a 20-13 shot deficit.
After two periods Sunday, New Jersey leads Toronto 2-0, with Timo Meier scoring twice on four shots and sitting at plus-2. Jesper Bratt has an assist, one point and three shots on goal, while Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier also have one assist apiece. The Devils lead 20-13 in shots, but Toronto has outhit New Jersey 20-9; Auston Matthews has three shots on goal and one hit. Anthony Stolarz has 18 saves on 20 shots for Toronto (.900), while Connor Hellebuyck has stopped all 13 shots for New Jersey (1.000).
Key Performers
Timo Meier, NJ: 2 G, 2 P, 4 SOG, +2 Jesper Bratt, NJ: 1 A, 1 P, 3 SOG, +1 Auston Matthews, TOR: 3 SOG, 1 hit