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Hellebuyck, Devils hand Maple Leafs third straight loss

Connor Hellebuyck made 23 saves for his first shutout with New Jersey as the Devils blanked the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-0 on Sunday night.

The Montreal Canadiens continued their impressive winning streak with a 4-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night. This win marked their 10th consecutive point, despite the team struggling in the last three weeks. The Maple Leafs' intervention helped Montreal secure the win. The Canadiens' Alex Newhook was instrumental in the game, scoring two goals, one of which was a deflection by Kaiden Guhle.

The return of Kapanen from injury and the play of Dach, who has been in prime form, were also notable factors. The Canadiens' power play improved with the return of Nick Suzuki, and a crucial goal came from Zachary Bolduc. Jacob Fowler's outstanding goaltending, with a save percentage of .926 and 11.4 Goals Saved Above Expected, was a key element in the Canadiens' victory.

The game's momentum shifted dramatically when a scrum between the teams led to the Maple Leafs breaking Fowler's shutout bid. Despite the chaos on the ice, the Canadiens remained composed, and the game continued in their favor.

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