Devils Shut Out Red-Hot Canadiens, Ending Winning Streak

Jacob Markstrom makes 18 saves for his first shutout of the season as New Jersey beats Montreal 3-0.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 2:33am

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The New Jersey Devils defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-0 on Sunday night, ending the Canadiens' eight-game winning streak. Goaltender Jacob Markstrom made 18 saves for his first shutout of the season, while Cody Glass, Timo Meier, and Connor Brown scored for the Devils. The Canadiens had already clinched a playoff spot earlier in the day when the Detroit Red Wings lost to the Minnesota Wild.

Why it matters

The Devils' victory keeps their slim playoff hopes alive, while the Canadiens' eight-game winning streak was snapped. The game also marked the 11th consecutive win for the Devils in Montreal, the longest active run in the NHL against a single opponent.

The details

Timo Meier scored on a tap-in midway through the first period after a shot from Jack Hughes went through Canadiens goaltender Jacob Fowler's legs and hit the post. Cody Glass then burst through the neutral zone and beat Fowler late in the second period, and Connor Brown added an empty-net goal to seal the victory for the Devils.

  • The Devils beat the Canadiens 3-0 on Sunday, April 6, 2026.
  • The Canadiens clinched a playoff spot earlier in the day when the Detroit Red Wings lost to the Minnesota Wild.

The players

Jacob Markstrom

The Devils' goaltender who made 18 saves for his first shutout of the season.

Cody Glass

A Devils forward who scored a goal in the second period.

Timo Meier

A Devils forward who scored a goal in the first period.

Connor Brown

A Devils forward who scored an empty-net goal to seal the victory.

Jack Hughes

A Devils forward who had two assists in the game.

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What they’re saying

“We must have been doing something right to win 11 straight games in Montreal. It's a tough place to play, and our guys really stepped up tonight.”

— Lindy Ruff, Devils Head Coach

What’s next

The Devils will host the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night, while the Canadiens will host the Florida Panthers on the same night.

The takeaway

The Devils' victory over the red-hot Canadiens, ending their eight-game winning streak, keeps New Jersey's slim playoff hopes alive and showcases the team's dominance at the Bell Centre, where they have now won 11 straight games against Montreal.