The Toronto Maple Leafs (9-5-3) host the New Jersey Devils (13-3-0), who will be out to prolong their winning streak, at Scotiabank Arena on Thursday. New Jersey is coming off a 5-1 win over the Canadiens on Tuesday, their 10th win in a row.
The Devils committed only two penalties in the game, holding Montreal without a power play goal. Jack Hughes led the Devils with two goals. Vitek Vanecek had a great performance with 25 saves (.961%) in the win.
Toronto is returning home for a four-game homestand after a 5-2 win over the Penguins on Tuesday. Michael Bunting scored twice to lead the Maple Leafs. Matt Murray was impressive in the win, making 35 saves (.945%).
HEAD TO HEAD
The Maple Leafs won all three games between the teams last season, including a 3-2 victory in their final meeting in March, their eighth straight win against New Jersey. Mitchell Marner, Pierre Engvall, and Ilya Mikheyev were on the scoresheet for Toronto. Nico Hischier led New Jersey with two points (1G 1A). Petr Mrazek got the win, saving 20 of 22 shots (.909%).
FACING OFF
New Jersey is averaging 3.75 goals per game for the season, second in the NHL, and they are taking on a Maple Leafs team that is allowing 2.71 goals a game (8th). Meanwhile, Toronto has found the net 2.94 times a game on average, 20th in the league, and the Devils are holding opponents to 2.44 goals per game (4th).New Jersey averages more shots (37.1) than most teams in the league, ranking second.
Toronto’s average of 31.4 attempts ranks 16th.The Maple Leafs’ 25.93% power play percentage ranks sixth in the league, while the Devils are 22nd with a conversion rate of 18.87%. In terms of penalty killing, New Jersey has the league’s 12th-ranked PK% at 80.77%, while Toronto is 14th at 79.31%.
TOP PERFORMERS:
With 21 points this season, Jesper Bratt is the top skater for the Devils. He is among the league leaders with 15 assists (10th) and has added six goals of his own. In the net, Vanecek (6-1-0) is New Jersey’s top goaltender by goals against average.
He has a 2.33 GAA and a .909% save percentage. Marner and John Tavares lead the Maple Leafs in scoring with 19 and 18 points, respectively. Marner has four goals and 15 assists (8th), while Tavares has nine goals and nine assists. Ilya Samsonov (6-2-0) has the best goals against average for Toronto at 2.23. He has a save percentage of .921%.
HOME AND AWAY
New Jersey is seeking a seventh consecutive road win this season. Toronto is 6-2-1 at home this season.
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Toronto Maple Leafs (-145)
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