New Jersey Devils at Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL game between the New Jersey Devils and the Toronto Maple Leafs on Oct 21, 2025. Final score: New Jersey Devils 5, Toronto Maple Leafs 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Arena |
| New Jersey Devils score | 5 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 2 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Jack Hughes | C | 3 | 0 | 6 | 18:53 | 0.68 | 2.05 |
| 2nd | Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 3 | 2 | 15:20 | 0.13 | 1.97 |
| 3rd | John Tavares | C | 1 | 1 | 5 | 17:40 | 0.37 | 1.49 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New Jersey Devils–Toronto Maple Leafs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 06:36 | TOR | John Tavares | Oliver Ekman-Larsson, William Nylander | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 01:27 | NJD | Jack Hughes | Jesper Bratt, Brett Pesce | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 03:20 | NJD | Cody Glass | Timo Meier, Luke Hughes | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 04:54 | NJD | Brenden Dillon | Luke Glendening, Arseny Gritsyuk | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 07:03 | TOR | Matias Maccelli | William Nylander, John Tavares | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 16:17 | NJD | Jack Hughes | Jesper Bratt, Simon Nemec | 5v5 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 19:30 | NJD | Jack Hughes | Jesper Bratt | 6v5 | 5–2 |
Team Comparison
| New Jersey Devils | Toronto Maple Leafs | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 35 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.30 | 2.37 |
| High-danger shots | 16 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 52.1% | 47.9% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 49.1% | 50.9% |
| Hits | 21 | 22 |
| Blocks | 17 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 25 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 7 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Hughes | C | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 18:53 | 0.68 | 2.05 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 15:20 | 0.13 | 1.97 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:13 | 0.03 | 0.89 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:33 | 0.13 | 0.85 |
| Brett Pesce | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:49 | 0.18 | 0.79 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:53 | 0.21 | 0.74 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:56 | 0.05 | 0.64 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:07 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:33 | 0.30 | 0.59 |
| Cody Glass | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12:19 | 0.37 | 0.55 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:51 | 0.19 | 0.15 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 23:06 | 0.08 | 0.15 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:10 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:43 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:27 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Brian Halonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:52 | 0.00 | -0.07 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:52 | 0.10 | -0.15 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:23 | 0.66 | -0.25 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Tavares | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 17:40 | 0.37 | 1.49 |
| William Nylander | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 18:41 | 0.01 | 1.28 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:16 | 0.43 | 0.70 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:02 | 0.02 | 0.64 |
| Dakota Joshua | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:54 | 0.14 | 0.25 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:33 | 0.07 | 0.20 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:23 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Brandon Carlo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:03 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:30 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Chris Tanev | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:57 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:54 | 0.34 | 0.05 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:26 | 0.23 | 0.05 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:46 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Steven Lorentz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:52 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:05 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Auston Matthews | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:51 | 0.40 | -0.05 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:34 | 0.06 | -0.05 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:21 | 0.07 | -0.17 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | New Jersey Devils | 23 | 25 | 92.0% | 0.44 | W |
| Anthony Stolarz | Toronto Maple Leafs | 30 | 34 | 88.2% | -1.93 | L |
Analysis
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5–2 on Oct 21, 2025.
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.37 expected goals to New Jersey Devils's 2.3 — Toronto Maple Leafs owned the better of the chances but New Jersey Devils took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Jack Hughes led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.05 on 3 goals, 6 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New Jersey Devils vs Toronto Maple Leafs game?
The New Jersey Devils beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5–2 on Oct 21, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was New Jersey Devils 5, Toronto Maple Leafs 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jack Hughes led all skaters at 2.05, on 3G, 0A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 2.37 expected goals and New Jersey Devils generated 2.3, so Toronto Maple Leafs created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
New Jersey Devils put 35 shots on goal and Toronto Maple Leafs put 25. High-danger chances went 16 to 13.