Toronto Maple Leafs at New Jersey Devils
NHL game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the New Jersey Devils on Mar 04, 2026. Final score: Toronto Maple Leafs 3, New Jersey Devils 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 04, 2026 |
| Venue | Prudential Center |
| Toronto Maple Leafs score | 3 |
| New Jersey Devils 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 | Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:04 | 0.06 | 1.39 |
| 2nd | Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 2 | 5 | 24:17 | 0.47 | 1.33 |
| 3rd | Timo Meier | R | 1 | 0 | 7 | 19:19 | 0.71 | 0.95 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Toronto Maple Leafs–New Jersey Devils) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:26 | TOR | Matias Maccelli | Dakota Joshua, Simon Benoit | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 07:55 | NJD | Timo Meier | Nico Hischier, Dawson Mercer | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 03:20 | TOR | William Nylander | Easton Cowan, Auston Matthews | 4v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 06:06 | NJD | Arseny Gritsyuk | Jesper Bratt, Nico Hischier | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 13:50 | TOR | Matthew Knies | John Tavares, Troy Stecher | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 17:39 | NJD | Connor Brown | Arseny Gritsyuk, Luke Hughes | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | NJD | Paul Cotter | — | 1v0 | 3–3 |
| P5 00:00 | NJD | Jesper Bratt | — | 1v0 | 3–3 |
Team Comparison
| Toronto Maple Leafs | New Jersey Devils | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 47 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.55 | 6.07 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 23 |
| Corsi % | 38.7% | 61.3% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 52.0% | 48.0% |
| Hits | 16 | 10 |
| Blocks | 13 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 7 |
Toronto Maple Leafs Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Knies | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:48 | 0.39 | 0.90 |
| Auston Matthews | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 24:57 | 0.55 | 0.84 |
| William Nylander | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:51 | 0.98 | 0.80 |
| Dakota Joshua | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:19 | 0.08 | 0.74 |
| John Tavares | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16:45 | 0.39 | 0.74 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:22 | 0.24 | 0.70 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:45 | 0.08 | 0.69 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:14 | 0.07 | 0.64 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:03 | 0.00 | 0.49 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:35 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:18 | 0.08 | 0.10 |
| Brandon Carlo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:23 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Steven Lorentz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:21 | 0.07 | 0.05 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26:28 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:33 | 0.30 | 0.00 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:25 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Philippe Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:58 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:55 | 0.01 | -0.15 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 17:04 | 0.06 | 1.39 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 24:17 | 0.47 | 1.33 |
| Timo Meier | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 19:19 | 0.71 | 0.95 |
| Connor Brown | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 17:16 | 0.64 | 0.70 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20:31 | 0.31 | 0.69 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:49 | 0.51 | 0.69 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22:11 | 0.23 | 0.64 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:53 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:34 | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 27:15 | 0.18 | 0.10 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:16 | 0.13 | 0.05 |
| Lenni Hameenaho | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:39 | 0.19 | 0.05 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:21 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:36 | 0.62 | -0.05 |
| Nick Bjugstad | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:33 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Maxim Tsyplakov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6:52 | 0.07 | -0.10 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 22:44 | 0.42 | -0.15 |
| Johnathan Kovacevic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:51 | 0.02 | -0.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Stolarz | Toronto Maple Leafs | 44 | 47 | 93.6% | 9.87 | O |
| Jacob Markstrom | New Jersey Devils | 24 | 27 | 88.9% | 0.08 | W |
Analysis
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4–3 on Mar 04, 2026, a one-goal game.
New Jersey Devils generated 6.07 expected goals to Toronto Maple Leafs's 3.55 — New Jersey Devils edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Arseny Gritsyuk led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.39 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Anthony Stolarz stopped 44 of 47, worth 9.87 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Toronto Maple Leafs vs New Jersey Devils game?
The New Jersey Devils beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4–3 on Mar 04, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New Jersey Devils 4, Toronto Maple Leafs 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Arseny Gritsyuk led all skaters at 1.39, on 1G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New Jersey Devils generated 6.07 expected goals and Toronto Maple Leafs generated 3.55, so New Jersey Devils created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Toronto Maple Leafs put 27 shots on goal and New Jersey Devils put 47. High-danger chances went 14 to 23.
How did the goaltenders play?
Anthony Stolarz stopped 44 of 47 (9.87 goals saved above expected); Jacob Markstrom stopped 24 of 27 (0.08 goals saved above expected).