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 | Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 2 | 5 | 24:17 | 0.63 | 1.86 |
| 2nd | Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 1 | 4 | 20:31 | 0.68 | 1.60 |
| 3rd | Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:04 | 0.06 | 1.26 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Joshua | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:19 | 0.08 | 1.04 |
| Nicholas Robertson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:33 | 0.30 | 0.72 |
| Matias Maccelli | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:22 | 0.24 | 0.70 |
| Matthew Knies | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:48 | 0.46 | 0.70 |
| Steven Lorentz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:21 | 0.07 | 0.65 |
| Calle Jarnkrok | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:18 | 0.08 | 0.55 |
| Philippe Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:58 | 0.01 | 0.44 |
| Auston Matthews | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 24:57 | 0.85 | 0.43 |
| Simon Benoit | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:14 | 0.07 | 0.43 |
| William Nylander | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:51 | 0.43 | 0.35 |
| John Tavares | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16:45 | 0.47 | 0.33 |
| Morgan Rielly | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:35 | 0.02 | 0.31 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:45 | 0.08 | -0.10 |
| Brandon Carlo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:23 | 0.03 | -0.30 |
| Easton Cowan | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:03 | 0.00 | -0.32 |
| Nicolas Roy | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:55 | 0.01 | -0.34 |
| Max Domi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:25 | 0.00 | -0.48 |
| Jake McCabe | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26:28 | 0.00 | -1.10 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 24:17 | 0.63 | 1.86 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20:31 | 0.68 | 1.60 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 17:04 | 0.06 | 1.26 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22:11 | 0.26 | 1.18 |
| Timo Meier | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 19:19 | 0.70 | 1.13 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:49 | 0.54 | 1.01 |
| Connor Brown | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 17:16 | 0.84 | 0.95 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 27:15 | 0.18 | 0.63 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:36 | 0.62 | 0.60 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:53 | 0.02 | 0.42 |
| Lenni Hameenaho | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:39 | 0.25 | 0.25 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:21 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Maxim Tsyplakov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6:52 | 0.07 | 0.04 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:34 | 0.11 | 0.03 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 22:44 | 0.46 | -0.04 |
| Johnathan Kovacevic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:51 | 0.02 | -0.11 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:16 | 0.53 | -0.28 |
| Nick Bjugstad | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:33 | 0.00 | -0.33 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Stolarz | Toronto Maple Leafs | 44 | 47 | 93.6% | 1.95 | O |
| Jacob Markstrom | New Jersey Devils | 24 | 27 | 88.9% | 0.50 | 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.
Nico Hischier led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.86 on 2 assists, 5 shots on goal.
Anthony Stolarz stopped 44 of 47, worth 1.95 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 — Nico Hischier led all skaters at 1.86, on 0G, 2A and 5 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 (1.95 goals saved above expected); Jacob Markstrom stopped 24 of 27 (0.5 goals saved above expected).