Hellebuyck shuts out Toronto as Devils win fourth straight

New Jersey goalie Connor Hellebuyck recorded his first shutout with the Devils on November 8, making 23 saves in a 4-0 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. It was the 46th shutout of his NHL career and his fifth win in as many games with New Jersey, a franchise first. The team acquired him from Winnipeg last month after he requested a trade.

Timo Meier scored twice in the second period. He put New Jersey ahead at 8:28, left open in front after an offensive-zone faceoff, then made it 2-0 with 7:16 remaining in the period when a shot by Jack Hughes deflected off him and into the net.

Nico Hischier scored with the man advantage at 9:49 in the third period, and Connor Brown added an empty-net goal. Hischier also assisted on Meier’s first goal, reaching 500 career points. He became the third Swiss-born player to reach that mark, after Roman Josi and Kevin Fiala. Hughes and Bratt each recorded a pair of assists.

Anthony Stolarz made 25 saves for Toronto. The Maple Leafs have dropped three games in a row and lost five of their six most recent games decided in regulation. New Jersey, now 13-5-0, has won nine of its past 10; Toronto is 8-9-2.

The Devils visit Winnipeg on Tuesday, but general manager Sunny Mehta said Hellebuyck will not play. Toronto hosts Colorado that night. Before the game, the Hockey Hall of Fame’s 2026 class was honored. The player inductees on Monday will include Cindy Curley, Keith Tkachuk, Carey Price, Pekka Rinne and Patrice Bergeron, with Brian Burke entering as a builder.