Devils take on the Maple Leafs after overtime victory

On Sunday, the New Jersey Devils faced off against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Toronto. The Devils had recently triumphed over the New York Islanders in overtime, earning a 5-4 victory. In their previous meetings this season, the two teams played their first game together.

Currently, the Devils hold a 12-5 overall record, with a 3-3-0 record on the road. The Maple Leafs have a 8-8-2 overall record, with a 4-4-1 record at home.

The Devils have been formidable on the road, with an 11-1 record in away games. They have also shown their offensive prowess, scoring at least three goals in their last 10 games (11-1-0). Meanwhile, the Maple Leafs have struggled slightly, tallying a 5-5-0 record in their last 10 games, averaging 3.6 goals, 6.5 assists, 4.5 penalties, and 11 penalty minutes. They have conceded 2.9 goals per game.

Key performers for the Maple Leafs include Auston Matthews, who has contributed 11 goals and 16 assists, followed by William Nylander with six goals and four assists over the past 10 games. Jesper Bratt has added three goals and 13 assists for the Devils. Jack Hughes has also been a standout performer, with seven goals and seven assists in the past 10 games.

Injuries have impacted both teams. For the Maple Leafs, Morgan Rielly is day to day due to a lower body issue, Kirill Marchenko is out with a lower-body injury, Cade Webber is sidelined with an elbow injury, Elvis Merzlikins is out with a shoulder issue, Max Domi is recovering from a back injury, Miles Wood is out due to undisclosed reasons, Nick Blankenburg is sidelined with an upper-body injury, William Villeneuve is out with a knee injury, and Marshall Rifai is dealing with a lower body issue. On the Devils' side, Seamus Casey is out with a knee injury.