In a decisive 4-0 victory, Jake Allen led the New Jersey Devils to a shutout against his former team, the Montreal Canadiens, making 34 saves. Allen's performance included a critical penalty shot save against Owen Beck, marking his fourth shutout of the season in just 20 starts. Jesper Bratt and Jack Hughes each contributed a goal and an assist, while Paul Cotter and Luke Hughes also found the net.

The Canadiens struggled to find their rhythm, suffering their seventh loss in eight games. Despite regrouping after a slow start, they were thwarted by Allen’s stellar goaltending. Notably, Bratt expanded his scoring streak to eight games, demonstrating his crucial role in the Devils' offense.