New Jersey brings a strong 12-5-0 record and elite five-on-five play to Toronto after an overtime win over the Islanders. The 8-8-2 Leafs are coming off a regulation loss to Montreal and need to reset quickly. Both teams are playing on consecutive nights, with Toronto’s Anthony Stolarz and the Devils’ Jake Allen expected in net.

By the Numbers
  • Devils: 12-5-0 record; .706 points percentage.
  • Leafs: 8-8-2 record; .500 points percentage.
  • New Jersey won 5-4 in overtime; Toronto lost 4-2 in regulation in its last game.
  • The Devils rank 22nd in the NHL in team save percentage.
Yes, But

New Jersey’s results are strong, but its goaltending has lagged, while its power play has scored below expected. The Leafs are hoping their five-on-five possession can translate into a better result.

State of Play
  • Both teams are on the second night of a back-to-back; New Jersey also traveled after its overtime win.
  • Stolarz is expected to start for Toronto, with Allen likely in net for the Devils after playing the previous night.
  • Toronto is also holding its remix game and Hockey Hall of Fame ceremony.
What's Next

The teams meet at Scotiabank Arena at 7 p.m. ET. Toronto’s lineup remains partly tentative, with Dakota Mermis expected to draw in pending official confirmation.

Bottom Line

The Leafs face a deeper, more consistent Devils team, but New Jersey’s shaky save percentage offers an opening. Toronto’s clearest path is to control play at five-on-five and make that advantage count.