Prior to being named the 22nd head coach in New Jersey Devils history, Keefe spent 669 games behind the bench of the Toronto Maple Leafs and their American Hockey League team, the Toronto Marlies.

Expectations are high for New Jersey after last season's flop. Here's how the new bench boss is applying the wisdom gained from coaching in Toronto.

The New Jersey Devils revenge tour rolls on as the team takes on Auston Matthews, William Nylander, and the rest of the Toronto Maple Leafs in Thursday night’s home opener.

Elliotte Friedman reported that the Maple Leafs are shopping Liljegren, the New Jersey Devils should pass on him

The Devils came calling Keefe when they parted ways with Lindy Ruff. Keefe talked about that and said the more [Keefe] spent talking with the Devils and general manager Tom Fitzgerald, the more convinced he became that it was the right move on all levels.

Jack Hughes and William Nylander will be two of the top players to watch when the New Jersey Devils play the Toronto Maple Leafs at Prudential Center on Thursday, October 10 at 7:00 PM ET. See below to read more about Devils vs. Maple Leafs leaders, insights, and a predicted winner.

Even if our Maple Leafs vs. Devils predictions expect NJ to win, Auston Matthews won't come up empty on the scoresheet for a second straight night.

How to watch the Devils vs. Maple Leafs NHL game today, with TV channel, live streaming info, and puck drop time.

Sheldon Keefe isn't quite sure what to expect when the New Jersey Devils coach goes against his former team, the Toronto Maple Leafs, at Prudential Center on Thursday (7 p.m. ET; MSG, TSN4). The 44-year-old was fired by the Maple Leafs on May 9 after leading them to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in each of his five seasons but only advancing past the opening round of the playoffs once (2023).

New Jersey coach Sheldon Keefe doesn’t have to wait long to see some familiar faces on the opposite end of the ice with Devils hosting the Toronto Maple Leafs for their home opener Thursday.