Timo Meier getting his scoring back to normal is the last thing the Devils need to be a contender

The New Jersey Devils beat the Toronto Maple Leafs all night on Sunday night, and there’s so much to celebrate. Connor Hellebuyck recorded his first shutout as a member of the Devils. Nico Hischier recorded his 500th point. A two-point night for Jesper Bratt got him back to averaging a point per game, and the Devils survived with an 11-7 lineup against Sheldon Keefe’s former team. Overall, it was an incredible night.

But one thing stands out above everything. Timo Meier, after a season-long scoring slump, finally broke the ice. Then, he broke the ice again.

Meier scored two goals on Sunday after scoring one goal all season. He had five points going into the game. It was just not a good season…