New Jersey Devils at Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL game between the New Jersey Devils and the Toronto Maple Leafs on Dec 31, 2025. Final score: New Jersey Devils 0, Toronto Maple Leafs 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Venue | Scotiabank Arena |
| New Jersey Devils score | 0 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 4 |
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 | Bobby McMann | C | 1 | 1 | 6 | 14:16 | 0.36 | 1.49 |
| 2nd | Nicolas Roy | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:04 | 0.28 | 1.44 |
| 3rd | Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 2 | 3 | 14:22 | 0.32 | 1.33 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New Jersey Devils–Toronto Maple Leafs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 14:21 | TOR | Bobby McMann | Nicholas Robertson | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 14:24 | TOR | Nicolas Roy | Bobby McMann, Nicholas Robertson | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 06:35 | TOR | Calle Jarnkrok | Steven Lorentz | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 3rd 17:01 | TOR | Matthew Knies | John Tavares, Nicolas Roy | 5v6 | 0–4 |
Team Comparison
| New Jersey Devils | Toronto Maple Leafs | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 33 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.48 | 3.58 |
| High-danger shots | 26 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 55.0% | 45.0% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 44.2% | 55.8% |
| Hits | 18 | 18 |
| Blocks | 11 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 9 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 2 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:06 | 0.12 | 0.30 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:23 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Brett Pesce | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:47 | 0.14 | 0.10 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:30 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:23 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:30 | 0.31 | 0.05 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:11 | 0.44 | 0.05 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:08 | 0.19 | 0.05 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:26 | 0.13 | 0.00 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25:09 | 0.08 | 0.00 |
| Colton White | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:40 | 0.00 | -0.00 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:28 | 0.17 | -0.05 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:32 | 0.08 | -0.05 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:23 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Stefan Noesen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:11 | 0.21 | -0.10 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:36 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:23 | 0.26 | -0.10 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:06 | 0.82 | -0.38 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobby McMann | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 14:16 | 0.36 | 1.49 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 18:04 | 0.28 | 1.44 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 14:22 | 0.32 | 1.33 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12:18 | 0.08 | 0.80 |
| Steven Lorentz | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:14 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| John Tavares | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:35 | 0.66 | 0.59 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:58 | 0.53 | 0.38 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:46 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| Philippe Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:24 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:45 | 0.21 | 0.10 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:27 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:28 | 0.16 | 0.05 |
| Jacob Quillan | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:01 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:02 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Scott Laughton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:03 | 0.10 | 0.00 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:12 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:57 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:08 | 0.19 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Markstrom | New Jersey Devils | 26 | 29 | 89.7% | -0.47 | L |
| Joseph Woll | Toronto Maple Leafs | 33 | 33 | 100.0% | 3.46 | W |
Analysis
The Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the New Jersey Devils 4–0 on Dec 31, 2025, a decisive 4-goal win.
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 3.58 expected goals to New Jersey Devils's 3.48 — the run of play matched the result, with Toronto Maple Leafs earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Bobby McMann led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.49 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 6 shots on goal.
Joseph Woll stopped 33 of 33, worth 3.46 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New Jersey Devils vs Toronto Maple Leafs game?
The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the New Jersey Devils 4–0 on Dec 31, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Toronto Maple Leafs 4, New Jersey Devils 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Bobby McMann led all skaters at 1.49, on 1G, 1A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Toronto Maple Leafs generated 3.58 expected goals and New Jersey Devils generated 3.48, so Toronto Maple Leafs created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New Jersey Devils put 33 shots on goal and Toronto Maple Leafs put 30. High-danger chances went 26 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jacob Markstrom stopped 26 of 29 (-0.47 goals saved above expected); Joseph Woll stopped 33 of 33 (3.46 goals saved above expected).