James Nichols
The New Jersey Devils (30-29-2) host the Toronto Maple Leafs (27-24-10) in the second half of a back-to-bacl situation tonight.
Last night, the Devils channeled their former selves, routing the defending Stanley Cup Champions in a 5-1 victory.
New Jersey is 4-6-0 in the second half of back-to-back games this season, with three more left to play after Wednesday night.
In their last 10 games, the Maple Leafs are 3-6-1, with their last win dating before the Olympic break.
Let’s dive into tonight’s matchup.
What to Know vs. Maple Leafs
— New Jersey is 1-1-0 against Toronto this season and have been outscored the Maple Leafs 6-5.
— Jack Hughes (3G) and Jesper Bratt (3A) lead the Devils with three points each against Toronto this season.
2025-26 vs. Maple Leafs
10/21/25 W 5-2 Scotiabank Arena
12/30/25 L 4-0 Scotiabank Arena
3/4/2026 7:00 P.M. ET Prudential Center
Devils vs. Maple Leafs
All-time Record: 54-70-21-14
All-time Home Record: 29-27-15-6
All-time Road Record: 25-44-5-8
Projected Devils Lineup*
Forwards
Timo Meier – Nico Hischier – Dawson Mercer
Jesper Bratt – Jack Hughes – Connor Brown
Arseny Gritsyuk – Cody Glass – Lenni Hameenaho
Paul Cotter – Nick Bjugstad – Maxim Tsyplakov
Defensemen
Luke Hughes – Brett Pesce
Jonas Siegenthaler – Dougie Hamilton
Brenden Dillon – Simon Nemec
Goaltenders
Jake Allen
Jacob Markstrom
*Lineup subject to change
Current Injuries: Zack MacEwen (upper body, out for season)
2025-26 Total Man-Games Lost: 269
Projected Maple Leafs Lineup*
Forwards
Bobby McMann – Auston Matthews – William Nylander
Matthew Knies – John Tavares – Max Domi
Matias Maccelli – Nicolas Roy – Dakota Joshua
Steven Lorentz – Scott Laughton – Easton Cowan
Defensemen
Morgan Rielly – Brandon Carlo
Simon Benoit – Jake McCabe
Oliver Ekman-Larsson – Philippe Myers
Goaltenders
Joseph Woll
Anthony Stolarz
*Lineup subject to change
How to Watch the Devils Game — 7:00 P.M. ET
Watch: ESPN+ | Hulu
Radio: DEVILS HOCKEY NET
Next Up
Sat., Mar. 7 Vs NY Rangers 3:00 P.M. E.T.
Sun., Mar 8 Vs Detroit 5:00 P.M. E.T.
Thu., Mar. 12 Vs CGY 7:00 P.M. E.T.
Sat., March 14 Vs LAK 7:00 P.M. E.T.
