The Toronto Maple Leafs (0-0-0) are eager to begin their season on a winning note as they take on the New Jersey Devils (2-0-0) on Thursday evening.
The Maple Leafs wrapped up the 2023-24 season with a solid 102 points, yet they faced disappointment once again, failing to advance past the first round of the playoffs for the third time in four years, losing to Boston in a thrilling seven-game series.
Meanwhile, the Devils have kicked off their season on a high note, securing victories in their first two games. They will look to maintain their momentum and strive for a third consecutive win as they face off against the Maple Leafs on Thursday night.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the New Jersey Devils vs Toronto Maple Leafs NHL game, plus plenty more.
New Jersey Devils vs Toronto Maple Leafs: Date and puck-drop time
The New Jersey Devils and Toronto Maple Leafs will lock horns against each other in a highly anticipated NHL game on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 7:00 pm ET/ 4:00 pm PT, at Prudential Center, in Newark, NJ.
| Date | Thursday, October 10, 2024 |
| Puck-Drop Time | 7:00 pm ET/ 4:00 pm PT |
| Venue | Prudential Center |
| Location | Newark, NJ |
How to watch New Jersey Devils vs Toronto Maple Leafs on TV & stream live online
Local TV Channel: TSN4, MSG
Streaming service: NHL Power Play on ESPN+
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How to listen to live commentary of New Jersey Devils vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Audio stream: SiriusXM
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New Jersey Devils vs Toronto Maple Leafs team news
New Jersey Devils team news & key players
Ondrej Palat (Personal) is listed as questionable for this matchup.
The New Jersey Devils are currently averaging 3.50 goals per game after two contests, successfully converting 16.7 percent of their power play opportunities, which ranks third in the league.
In their most recent game, Seamus Casey, Paul Cotter, and Timo Meier each found the back of the net, while Jack Hughes contributed with two assists. Defensively, New Jersey has been solid, allowing only one goal per game thus far. They managed to restrict their opponents to just one goal in their last outing and will need to maintain this defensive effort to secure a victory.
Jake Allen was impressive in goal, stopping 17 of the 18 shots directed his way. He holds a record of 1-0 this season with a 1.00 goals-against average and a .944 save percentage. Against the Maple Leafs, Allen has a career record of 10-8-1 over 22 games, posting a 2.91 GAA and a .911 save percentage.
Toronto Maple Leafs team news & key players
Nicholas Robertson (Upper Body) is listed as questionable for this matchup, while Joseph Woll (Lower Body) has been officially ruled out. The Maple Leafs opted for a roster overhaul during the offseason, letting go of T.J. Brodie, Ilya Samsonov, John Klingberg, and Tyler Bertuzzi, and bringing in Chris Tanev, Anthony Stolarz, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, and Max Pacioretty.
On paper, Toronto appears stronger than in the previous season, and they are optimistic that the new additions will propel them toward a deep playoff run this year. Last season, the Maple Leafs averaged 3.63 goals per game, ranking them second in the league. Their special teams also performed well, converting 24 percent of their power play opportunities, placing them seventh overall.
Auston Matthews was the standout player for Toronto, accumulating 107 points from 69 goals and 38 assists. William Nylander followed closely with 98 points from 40 goals and 58 assists, while Mitch Marner contributed 85 points, including 26 goals and 59 assists.
Defensively, the Maple Leafs struggled, allowing 3.18 goals per game, which ranked 21st in the league. Joseph Woll posted a record of 12-11-1 in 25 games, with a 2.94 goals-against average and a .907 save percentage. In contrast, Anthony Stolarz had a strong showing, going 16-7-2 in 27 games with a 2.03 GAA and a .925 save percentage. Stolarz has faced New Jersey six times, compiling a record of 1-1-1 with a 2.38 GAA and a .926 save percentage.
New Jersey Devils vs Toronto Maple Leafs head-to-head record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 04/12/24 | Maple Leafs 5-6 Devils | NHL |
| 04/10/24 | Devils 2-5 Maple Leafs | NHL |
| 03/27/24 | Maple Leafs 3-6 Devils | NHL |
| 03/08/23 | Devils 3-4 Maple Leafs | NHL |
| 11/24/22 | Devils 1-2 Maple Leafs | NHL |