Former Toronto head coach Sheldon Keefe leads the vastly-improved New Jersey Devils against a Maple Leafs team looking to snap a two-game losing streak on Tuesday night.
The Devils opened as -135 favourites on the NHL odds with a total of 6.5 goals.
Maple Leafs vs. Devils NHL Betting Odds
Since the New Jersey Devils lost in the 2012 Stanley Cup Finals, they haven’t come close to getting back there and have only made the playoffs twice in that span. There are many reasons why, but the biggest generally was not being able to find a true No. 1 goaltender after Hall of Famer Martin Brodeur’s career ended with the club.
For years, New Jersey reportedly had been targeting a top goalie in trade and had long been rumoured to especially be targeting Calgary’s Jacob Markstrom. This summer, the Devils got him for a first-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft and defenceman Kevin Bahl. Markstrom has changed everything for New Jersey as it is now a legitimate Eastern Conference contender and sitting second in the Metropolitan Division behind Washington — and +280 to win it. But if the Devils are serious about contending, they have to do better than 7-6-2 on home ice as is their current record.
This marks the second of three matchups this season between the clubs with the finale on Jan. 16 in Toronto. On Oct. 10 in New Jersey, the Leafs won 4-2 – jumping out to a 3-0 lead by 14:46 of the first. Dennis Hildeby was in net for Toronto in his NHL debut and Markstrom was for the Devils. That was the home debut of Devils coach Sheldon Keefe, who was fired last May after guiding Toronto for five seasons.
Toronto is 7-3 in the past 10 meetings, and the over is 4-1 in the past five.
Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto’s offence has gone cold in back-to-back losses as it was beaten 5-2 in Pittsburgh on Saturday – the score was a bit misleading as it was 2-2 early in the third period, and the Penguins had two empty-net goals. Mitch Marner (10th of season) and William Nylander (17th) had the Leafs’ goals. Marner extended his road points streak to eight games. He also had an assist for his 15th multi-point game of the season, 11 of which have been in his last 14 games. Over his past 19 games, Marner had nine goals and 22 assists. Nylander has four points (3G, 1A) in his last five games.
Auston Matthews had two assists, his third multi-assist game of the season and his sixth multi-point game. He has eight points (3G, 5A) in his last six games. Nylander, Marner and Matthews have now factored on the same goal 28 times, tied with George Armstrong, Dave Keon and Frank Mahovlich for the ninth most by a Maple Leafs forward trio in history. Joseph Woll was in net Saturday, so it should be Anthony Stolarz (8-5-2, 2.22 GAA, .924 SV) for this one. He has struggled on the road at 1-2-2 with a 3.01 GAA. Toronto has won eight straight games at New Jersey.
New Jersey Devils
New Jersey had a two-game winning streak snapped Sunday in a 4-0 home loss to Colorado, but that was with backup Jake Allen in net — and the Devils have lost the past two time he has started. It will be Jacob Markstrom here, and the Swede is 13-6-1 with a 2.51 GAA and. 907 SV in his first season with the Devils. He personally has won three straight outings.
The Devils have a ton of forward talent, but Sunday was the fifth time they have been blanked this season and all have occurred in the past 18 games. New Jersey did “score” twice in the first period but both goals were waved off and should have been. Jesper Bratt leads the club with 37 points and Nico Hischier does with 15 goals. The over is 5-2 in New Jersey’s past seven against Atlantic Division foes.
NHL Prediction: Who Will Win Maple Leafs vs. Devils?
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MAPLE LEAFS
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DEVILS
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 9 Dec 7:33pm | - | - | U +6.5 -120 |
| Closing 11 Dec 2:23am | - | - | U +3.5 -450 |
- Regular Season
Maple Leafs Team Leaders
| Points |
59 |
| + / - |
10 |
| Shots |
144 |
| Penalty Mins |
32 |
| Wins |
14 |
| GAA |
2.15 |
| Points |
52 |
| + / - |
15 |
| Shots |
168 |
| Penalty Mins |
50 |
| Wins |
21 |
| GAA |
2.19 |
- Regular Season
Devils Team Leaders
| Points |
59 |
| + / - |
10 |
| Shots |
144 |
| Penalty Mins |
32 |
| Wins |
14 |
| GAA |
2.15 |
| Points |
52 |
| + / - |
15 |
| Shots |
168 |
| Penalty Mins |
50 |
| Wins |
21 |
| GAA |
2.19 |
Injuries
Jake McCabe (D)
Pontus Holmberg (RW)
Oliver Ekman-Larsson (D)
Anthony Stolarz (G)
Jani Hakanpaa (D)
Jake McCabe (D)
Bobby McMann (C)
Oliver Ekman-Larsson (D)
Max Domi (C)
Matthew Knies (LW)
Ondrej Palat (LW)
Curtis Lazar (C)
Dawson Mercer (C)
Jake Allen (G)
Erik Haula (LW)
Tomas Tatar (LW)
Timo Meier (RW)
Timo Meier (RW)
Brett Pesce (D)
Nathan Bastian (RW)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Jake McCabe (D) | Out indefinitely | Upper Body - 06 / 01 / 25 | 0-4 | 1-3 | + - |
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McCabe has wound up on the injured reserve list due to an upper body injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time. |
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| Pontus Holmberg (RW) | Ques Thurs | Illness - 31 / 12 / 24 | 2-6 | 3-5 | + - |
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Holmberg is dealing with an illness, and it is undetermined if he will suit up for Thursday's clash versus the Hurricanes. |
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| Oliver Ekman-Larsson (D) | Ques Thurs | Illness - 31 / 12 / 24 | 2-6 | 3-5 | + - |
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Ekman-Larsson is dealing with an illness, and it is unclear if he will dress against the Islanders on Thursday. |
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| Anthony Stolarz (G) | Out indefinitely | Lower Body - 12 / 12 / 24 | 7-10 | 9-7-1 | + - |
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Stolarz is placed on the injured reserve list with a lower body injury, and there is no timetable for return. |
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| Jani Hakanpaa (D) | Out indefinitely | Lower Body - 02 / 12 / 24 | 9-13 | 11-10-1 | + - |
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Hakanpaa has been placed on injured reserve with a lower body injury, and there is no timetable for return. |
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| Jake McCabe (D) | Out indefinitely | Upper Body - 01 / 12 / 24 | 9-13 | 11-10-1 | + - |
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McCabe has been placed on injured reserve with an upper body injury, and there is no timetable for return. |
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| Bobby McMann (C) | Out indefinitely | Lower Body - 28 / 11 / 24 | 9-15 | 12-11-1 | + - |
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McMann has been placed on injured reserve with a lower body injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time. |
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| Oliver Ekman-Larsson (D) | Ques Sun | Illness - 22 / 11 / 24 | 10-15 | 12-12-1 | + - |
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Ekman-Larsson is ailing from illness, and it has yet to be established if he will be active against the Hockey Club on Sunday. |
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| Max Domi (C) | Out indefinitely | Lower Body - 20 / 11 / 24 | 11-15 | 13-12-1 | + - |
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Domi is dealing with a lower-body injury, and there is no timetable for his return. |
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| Matthew Knies (LW) | Out indefinitely | Upper Body - 20 / 11 / 24 | 11-15 | 13-12-1 | + - |
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Knies has been placed on injured reserve with an upper body injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Ondrej Palat (LW) | Ques Sat | Mouth - 02 / 01 / 25 | 0-5 | 0-5 | + - |
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Palat is fighting off with a mouth injury, and it is unclear if he will face Sharks on Saturday. |
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| Curtis Lazar (C) | Ques Sat | Knee - 19 / 12 / 24 | 4-8 | 2-10 | + - |
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Lazar is dealing with a knee injury, and it is unclear if he will face Hurricanes on Saturday. |
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| Dawson Mercer (C) | Ques Sat | Face - 12 / 12 / 24 | 6-9 | 2-13 | + - |
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Mercer was hit by a puck in the face forcing him to exit the previous game, and it is uncertain if he will be back on the ice versus the Blackhawks on Saturday. |
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| Jake Allen (G) | Ques Tues | Upper Body - 09 / 12 / 24 | 6-10 | 2-14 | + - |
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Allen is dealing with an upper body injury, and it is unclear if he will suit up for Tuesday's contest against the Blues. |
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| Erik Haula (LW) | Ques Thurs | Undisclosed - 03 / 12 / 24 | 7-11 | 2-16 | + - |
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Haula is nursing an undisclosed injury, and it is undetermined if he will participate against the Kraken on Thursday. |
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| Tomas Tatar (LW) | Ques Fri | Lower Body - 29 / 11 / 24 | 7-14 | 4-17 | + - |
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Tatar left the ice after suffering a lower body injury, and it is unknown if he will play against the Kraken on Friday. |
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| Timo Meier (RW) | Out Wed | Suspension - 26 / 11 / 24 | 8-14 | 5-17 | + - |
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Meier is facing a one-game suspension for cross-checking Zachary L'Heureux, and he will not suit up for Wednesday's matchup against the Blues. |
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| Timo Meier (RW) | Ques Thurs | Back - 19 / 11 / 24 | 9-16 | 5-19-1 | + - |
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Meier is dealing with a back injury, and it is unclear if he will face Hurricanes on Thursday. |
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| Brett Pesce (D) | Ques Thurs | Undisclosed - 19 / 11 / 24 | 9-16 | 5-19-1 | + - |
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Pesce is nursing with an undisclosed injury, and it is unclear if he will face Hurricanes on Thursday. |
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| Nathan Bastian (RW) | Out indefinitely | Jaw - 02 / 11 / 24 | 14-19 | 8-24-1 | + - |
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Bastian has landed on the injury reserve list dealing with a jaw injury, and there is no timetable for return. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 9 Dec 7:33pm - - U +6.5 -120 Closing 11 Dec 2:23am - - U +3.5 -450 -
- Regular Season
Maple Leafs Team Leaders
Points 59
+ / - 10
Shots 144
Penalty Mins 32
Wins 14
GAA 2.15
Points 52
+ / - 15
Shots 168
Penalty Mins 50
Wins 21
GAA 2.19
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- Regular Season
Devils Team Leaders
Points 59
+ / - 10
Shots 144
Penalty Mins 32
Wins 14
GAA 2.15
Points 52
+ / - 15
Shots 168
Penalty Mins 50
Wins 21
GAA 2.19
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Injuries
Jake McCabe (D)
Out indefinitely Upper Body - 06 / 01 / 25Pontus Holmberg (RW)
Ques Thurs Illness - 31 / 12 / 24Oliver Ekman-Larsson (D)
Ques Thurs Illness - 31 / 12 / 24Anthony Stolarz (G)
Out indefinitely Lower Body - 12 / 12 / 24Jani Hakanpaa (D)
Out indefinitely Lower Body - 02 / 12 / 24Jake McCabe (D)
Out indefinitely Upper Body - 01 / 12 / 24Bobby McMann (C)
Out indefinitely Lower Body - 28 / 11 / 24Oliver Ekman-Larsson (D)
Ques Sun Illness - 22 / 11 / 24Max Domi (C)
Out indefinitely Lower Body - 20 / 11 / 24Matthew Knies (LW)
Out indefinitely Upper Body - 20 / 11 / 24Ondrej Palat (LW)
Ques Sat Mouth - 02 / 01 / 25Curtis Lazar (C)
Ques Sat Knee - 19 / 12 / 24Dawson Mercer (C)
Ques Sat Face - 12 / 12 / 24Jake Allen (G)
Ques Tues Upper Body - 09 / 12 / 24Erik Haula (LW)
Ques Thurs Undisclosed - 03 / 12 / 24Tomas Tatar (LW)
Ques Fri Lower Body - 29 / 11 / 24Timo Meier (RW)
Out Wed Suspension - 26 / 11 / 24Timo Meier (RW)
Ques Thurs Back - 19 / 11 / 24Brett Pesce (D)
Ques Thurs Undisclosed - 19 / 11 / 24Nathan Bastian (RW)
Out indefinitely Jaw - 02 / 11 / 24Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Jake McCabe (D) Out indefinitely Upper Body - 06 / 01 / 25 0-4 1-3 + - McCabe has wound up on the injured reserve list due to an upper body injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Pontus Holmberg (RW) Ques Thurs Illness - 31 / 12 / 24 2-6 3-5 + - Holmberg is dealing with an illness, and it is undetermined if he will suit up for Thursday's clash versus the Hurricanes.
Oliver Ekman-Larsson (D) Ques Thurs Illness - 31 / 12 / 24 2-6 3-5 + - Ekman-Larsson is dealing with an illness, and it is unclear if he will dress against the Islanders on Thursday.
Anthony Stolarz (G) Out indefinitely Lower Body - 12 / 12 / 24 7-10 9-7-1 + - Stolarz is placed on the injured reserve list with a lower body injury, and there is no timetable for return.
Jani Hakanpaa (D) Out indefinitely Lower Body - 02 / 12 / 24 9-13 11-10-1 + - Hakanpaa has been placed on injured reserve with a lower body injury, and there is no timetable for return.
Jake McCabe (D) Out indefinitely Upper Body - 01 / 12 / 24 9-13 11-10-1 + - McCabe has been placed on injured reserve with an upper body injury, and there is no timetable for return.
Bobby McMann (C) Out indefinitely Lower Body - 28 / 11 / 24 9-15 12-11-1 + - McMann has been placed on injured reserve with a lower body injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Oliver Ekman-Larsson (D) Ques Sun Illness - 22 / 11 / 24 10-15 12-12-1 + - Ekman-Larsson is ailing from illness, and it has yet to be established if he will be active against the Hockey Club on Sunday.
Max Domi (C) Out indefinitely Lower Body - 20 / 11 / 24 11-15 13-12-1 + - Domi is dealing with a lower-body injury, and there is no timetable for his return.
Matthew Knies (LW) Out indefinitely Upper Body - 20 / 11 / 24 11-15 13-12-1 + - Knies has been placed on injured reserve with an upper body injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Ondrej Palat (LW) Ques Sat Mouth - 02 / 01 / 25 0-5 0-5 + - Palat is fighting off with a mouth injury, and it is unclear if he will face Sharks on Saturday.
Curtis Lazar (C) Ques Sat Knee - 19 / 12 / 24 4-8 2-10 + - Lazar is dealing with a knee injury, and it is unclear if he will face Hurricanes on Saturday.
Dawson Mercer (C) Ques Sat Face - 12 / 12 / 24 6-9 2-13 + - Mercer was hit by a puck in the face forcing him to exit the previous game, and it is uncertain if he will be back on the ice versus the Blackhawks on Saturday.
Jake Allen (G) Ques Tues Upper Body - 09 / 12 / 24 6-10 2-14 + - Allen is dealing with an upper body injury, and it is unclear if he will suit up for Tuesday's contest against the Blues.
Erik Haula (LW) Ques Thurs Undisclosed - 03 / 12 / 24 7-11 2-16 + - Haula is nursing an undisclosed injury, and it is undetermined if he will participate against the Kraken on Thursday.
Tomas Tatar (LW) Ques Fri Lower Body - 29 / 11 / 24 7-14 4-17 + - Tatar left the ice after suffering a lower body injury, and it is unknown if he will play against the Kraken on Friday.
Timo Meier (RW) Out Wed Suspension - 26 / 11 / 24 8-14 5-17 + - Meier is facing a one-game suspension for cross-checking Zachary L'Heureux, and he will not suit up for Wednesday's matchup against the Blues.
Timo Meier (RW) Ques Thurs Back - 19 / 11 / 24 9-16 5-19-1 + - Meier is dealing with a back injury, and it is unclear if he will face Hurricanes on Thursday.
Brett Pesce (D) Ques Thurs Undisclosed - 19 / 11 / 24 9-16 5-19-1 + - Pesce is nursing with an undisclosed injury, and it is unclear if he will face Hurricanes on Thursday.
Nathan Bastian (RW) Out indefinitely Jaw - 02 / 11 / 24 14-19 8-24-1 + - Bastian has landed on the injury reserve list dealing with a jaw injury, and there is no timetable for return.