Hellebuyck, Meier lead Devils past Maple Leafs 4-0

On Sunday night, the New Jersey Devils defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-0 at Madison Square Garden, with Connor Hellebuyck earning his first shutout in team history while Timo Meier contributed with two goals. Hellebuyck made 23 saves, becoming the first goaltender in franchise history to secure victories in all five of his debut games with the Devils.

Nico Hischier added a goal and an assist, while Connor Brown scored the final goal into an empty net. The Devils' offense was led by Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt, who each provided two assists. In contrast, Toronto's Jack Roslovic was a late scratch due to a lower-body injury, and Colton Sissons missed the game after suffering the same injury during warm-ups.

The Maple Leafs have lost three straight games and five of their last six in regulation. Meier opened the scoring in the second period with a goal after a power play, followed by a second goal in the third period, and Brown added the third goal just before the fourth period began. Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt contributed two assists each for the Devils.

The Hockey Hall of Fame’s class of 2026 was recognized before the game, with Carey Price, Patrice Bergeron, Pekka Rinne, Keith Tkachuk, and Cindy Curley set to be inducted into the player category. The Devils will face the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday after Hellebuyck demanded a trade that led to his transfer from the Jets to the Devils on October 23.