Overview
- The Devils face the Maple Leafs on Tuesday night in Toronto after a stretch of 28 goals in 14 games and five straight outings with two or fewer goals.
- Jesper Bratt scored twice in New Jersey’s 4-3 overtime loss to Washington, offering a recent spark noted by coach Sheldon Keefe.
- New Jersey used consecutive practice days to emphasize shooting, with Timo Meier and goalie Jake Allen highlighting a push to finish chances.
- Toronto’s power play ended a 0-for-12 skid and is 3-for-5 over its past two games following assistant coach Steve Sullivan’s promotion, with coach Craig Berube praising the unit’s confidence.
- William Nylander is day-to-day after a lower-body issue, and Sportsnaut posted projected lineups and a Devils injuries list that remain subject to change.