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Hellebuyck blanks Toronto as Devils cruise to 4-0

November 9, 2026 · 2:52 AM

New Jersey’s 4-0 shutout in Toronto was powered by Timo Meier’s two goals and Connor Hellebuyck’s perfect night on the goalie line; played Sunday, 2026-11-08 ET (today).

New Jersey shut out Toronto 4-0 on Sunday at Scotiabank Arena, finishing with a 29-23 edge in shots. Timo Meier led the attack with two goals on five shots, two points, a plus-2 rating and one hit. Nico Hischier scored a power-play goal and added an assist for two points, while Connor Brown also scored, finishing with two shots and one hit. Jesper Bratt and Jack Hughes each recorded two assists and two points; Bratt had four shots and Hughes three. Connor Hellebuyck stopped all 21 shots listed against him for a 1.000 save percentage, while Anthony Stolarz made 25 saves on 28 shots for a .893 mark. Toronto’s 28-13 advantage in hits could not make up for the shutout, as Auston Matthews had four shots without a point and William Nylander finished with three shots and a minus-2 rating. The Devils scored once on the power play, while Toronto had no power-play goals.

Key Performers

Timo Meier, Devils: 2 G, 0 A, 2 P, 5 SOG, +2, 1 hit. Nico Hischier, Devils: 1 G, 1 A, 2 P, 1 PPG. Connor Hellebuyck, Devils: 21 saves on 21 shots, 1.000 SV%; Anthony Stolarz, Leafs: 25 saves on 28 shots, .893 SV%.

Standings Impact

New Jersey moves from 12-5-0 and 24 points to 13-5-0 and 26 points; Toronto falls from 8-8-2 to 8-9-2 and remains at 18 points. The Devils entered ranked No. 5 in the DYMA Power Index, with the Maple Leafs at No. 17.

DYMA Insight

Toronto outhit New Jersey 28-13, but the Devils won the shot count 29-23 and Hellebuyck’s listed 1.000 save percentage made the difference. Meier’s two goals and Hischier’s power-play strike supplied the scoring in a decisive road shutout.