Connor Hellebuyck stopped all 23 shots in his first shutout with New Jersey, leading the Devils to a 4-0 win over Toronto. Timo Meier scored twice as New Jersey extended its hot streak; the Maple Leafs have now lost three straight.

By the Numbers
  • Hellebuyck made 23 saves for the shutout.
  • Meier scored 2 goals; Nico Hischier added 1 goal and 1 assist.
  • New Jersey is 13-5-0 and has won 9 of its last 10 games.
  • Toronto is 8-9-2 and has lost 5 of its last 6 games in regulation.
  • Hischier reached 500 career points, becoming the 3rd Swiss-born player in NHL history to do so.
Yes, But

Toronto’s lineup was depleted: Morgan Rielly and Chris Tanev were out, Jack Roslovic was a late scratch, and Colton Sissons left with an injury. Anthony Stolarz still made 25 saves, but the Maple Leafs couldn’t generate a goal.

State of Play
  • Hellebuyck has won each of his first 5 games with New Jersey, a franchise first.
  • The Devils visit Winnipeg on Tuesday; Hellebuyck returns to face the Jets, the team he left in an October trade.
  • Toronto hosts Colorado on Tuesday as it looks to end its skid.
Bottom Line

New Jersey’s strong run got another boost from Hellebuyck’s steady play, while Toronto’s losing streak is deepening amid injuries and lineup absences.