Toffoli Nets Two Goals, Hischier Returns with Score in Devils’ Victory over Sabres
November 26, 2023Tyler Toffoli scored twice and Vitek Vanecek needed just nine saves as the New Jersey Devils routed the Buffalo Sabres 7-2 to snap a three-game losing streak. New Jersey won for first time at home since Oct. 29 and for the second time in eight games overall. Alexander Holtz, Nico Hischier, Ondrej Palat, Dawson Mercer and Luke Hughes also scored for New Jersey. Jesper Bratt and Dougie Hamilton each had two assists. The Sabres rallied to defeat Pittsburgh 3-2 at home on Friday, but lost for the fifth time in seven games. Holtz opened the scoring 1:31 into the contest, beating Sabres goaltender Eric Comrie for his sixth goal of the season and second in two games. Skinner spoiled Vanecek’s shutout bid on the power-play at 1:53 of the second with his 10th goal before Toffoli scored his second of the game about a minute later. The Devils will host the Islanders on Tuesday, while the Sabres will visit the New York Rangers on Tuesday.