Did the Maple Leafs manage to overcome the Devils in their latest matchup?
Yes, the Toronto Maple Leafs faced the New Jersey Devils on March 4, 2026, at Prudential Center, where they secured a hard-fought victory.
William Nylander opened the scoring for the Maple Leafs with a power-play goal at 3:20 of the second period, deflecting the puck off his lower back into the net, giving Toronto a 2-1 lead.
However, the Devils quickly responded, with Arseny Gritsyuk tying the game at 2-2 just after a Devils penalty expired, scoring a one-timer at 6:06 of the same period.
Matthew Knies then put the Maple Leafs back in front, batting the puck into the net from the right post at 13:50 of the third period, making it 3-2.
This victory was particularly significant for the Devils, as it ended a nine-game losing streak against the Maple Leafs at Prudential Center.
In addition to the game’s excitement, several players achieved personal milestones. John Tavares became the eighth-fastest player in Maple Leafs history to record 300 assists, accomplishing this feat in just 577 games.
Moreover, Tavares joined an elite group as the 10th player in NHL history to record 300 assists with multiple franchises.
Luke Hughes also made headlines, assisting on Connor Brown’s goal to reach his 99th NHL assist in just 207 games.
After the game, players reflected on the match. Anthony Stolarz expressed his enjoyment of playing at Prudential Center, while Matthew Knies emphasized the team’s positive mentality, stating, “We have the mentality that anything can happen right now and we can still jump back into it.”
Sheldon Keefe noted the energy on the bench when the Devils took the lead, highlighting the competitive nature of the game.
Auston Matthews added, “It is just about staying positive and continuing to do the right things on the ice, leading by example.”
