The New Jersey Devils blanked the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-0 on Sunday night, the headline result of a Sunday NHL slate that also saw the Boston Bruins, Vegas Golden Knights, Calgary Flames and Anaheim Ducks all win.
The Devils’ shutout of the Leafs at Scotiabank Arena was the most emphatic result of the night, according to Field Level Media’s roundup via Duke FM, with the Leafs held scoreless in front of their own fans. It was a statement win for New Jersey and a worrying one for Toronto, whose attack never got going.
Elsewhere, the Bruins beat the Florida Panthers 4-1, the Golden Knights beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-1, the Flames edged the Flyers 4-3 in overtime, and the Ducks beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2. The Jets’ 4-3 win over Tampa Bay, sealed by Mark Scheifele with 1.6 seconds left, was covered separately.
A night of clear winners
Sunday’s games were short on drama and long on control. The Bruins, Golden Knights and Ducks all won by three goals, and the Flames needed overtime to get past Philadelphia — the only game of the night that went beyond regulation.
For the Leafs, the shutout will sting. Being held scoreless at home is the kind of result that raises questions, and Toronto’s attack will be under scrutiny when they next take the ice. For the Devils, it was the perfect road performance: four goals, none conceded, and two points banked.
What comes next
The NHL’s Monday slate was a quiet one — just three games — before the schedule picks up again through the week. The Devils will look to build on their shutout, while the Leafs need a response.
