Tue Oct 21 22:40:00 UTC 2025: Summary:

The New Jersey Devils, riding a four-game winning streak, face the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena Tuesday night. Devils coach Sheldon Keefe, returning to Toronto, emphasizes focusing on his team’s strengths despite being familiar with the Leafs’ potent offense, led by Auston Matthews and William Nylander. Goalie Jake Allen is slated to start for the Devils. Rookie defenseman Simon Nemec is focusing on his improved skating. The Devils are dealing with a number of injuries, while the Leafs are also missing key players.

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Devils Visit Maple Leafs Aiming for Fifth Straight Win

TORONTO, ON – The New Jersey Devils, fresh off four consecutive victories, visit the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight at Scotiabank Arena.

Coach Sheldon Keefe returns to familiar territory, but remains focused on his team’s performance. “We’ve found different ways to win games,” Keefe said, highlighting the team’s strong penalty killing and ability to manage games effectively. “The foundation, penalty killing has been extremely strong, even though we’ve taken too many penalties, that’s really helped us, that’s continued from last season which has been really great to see in the early going.

Goaltender Jake Allen is expected to start for the Devils, who are looking to continue their momentum after wins against Florida and Edmonton. Rookie defenseman Simon Nemec says that he has been able to improve his skating.

The Maple Leafs, led by William Nylander and Auston Matthews, are currently in the midst of a five-game homestand. Nylander is off to a hot start of his career. In the opening six games for Toronto, he has nine assists and 11 points to pace the Leafs. Meanwhile, Auston Matthews has already netted four goals in six contests.

The Devils will be without several key players due to injury, including Dadonov, Kovacevic, and Markstrom. The Maple Leafs will be missing Woll and Laughton.

Puck drop is scheduled for [Time] EST.

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