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 | Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 3 | 2 | 15:20 | 0.18 | 2.69 |
| 2nd | Jack Hughes | C | 3 | 0 | 6 | 18:53 | 0.57 | 2.62 |
| 3rd | Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:53 | 0.21 | 2.10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 15:20 | 0.18 | 2.69 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 18:53 | 0.57 | 2.62 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:53 | 0.21 | 2.10 |
| Brett Pesce | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:49 | 0.18 | 1.86 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:13 | 0.03 | 0.95 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:33 | 0.31 | 0.94 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:33 | 0.13 | 0.88 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12:56 | 0.07 | 0.78 |
| Cody Glass | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 12:19 | 0.51 | 0.50 |
| Brian Halonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:52 | 0.00 | 0.44 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:07 | 0.00 | 0.41 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:51 | 0.19 | 0.39 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 23:06 | 0.08 | 0.30 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:52 | 0.12 | 0.29 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:23 | 0.81 | 0.22 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:43 | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:10 | 0.06 | -0.19 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:27 | 0.00 | -0.54 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Nylander | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 18:41 | 0.01 | 1.79 |
| John Tavares | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 17:40 | 0.40 | 1.72 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 24:02 | 0.02 | 1.31 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:16 | 0.43 | 1.07 |
| Dakota Joshua | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:54 | 0.14 | 0.38 |
| Bobby McMann | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:33 | 0.07 | 0.26 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:30 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:46 | 0.05 | -0.20 |
| Steven Lorentz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:52 | 0.00 | -0.21 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:21 | 0.07 | -0.31 |
| Chris Tanev | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:57 | 0.00 | -0.34 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:26 | 0.23 | -0.35 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:34 | 0.06 | -0.48 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:05 | 0.01 | -0.49 |
| Auston Matthews | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:51 | 0.42 | -0.54 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:23 | 0.06 | -0.59 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:54 | 0.43 | -0.67 |
| Brandon Carlo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:03 | 0.00 | -0.93 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | New Jersey Devils | 23 | 25 | 92.0% | 0.31 | W |
| Anthony Stolarz | Toronto Maple Leafs | 30 | 34 | 88.2% | -1.32 | 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.
Jesper Bratt led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.69 on 3 assists, 2 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 — Jesper Bratt led all skaters at 2.69, on 0G, 3A and 2 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.