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How to Watch Devils Game vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (01/16/2025); Projected Lines, Notes, & More
Sheldon Keefe returns to Toronto to face the Maple Leafs as head coach of the New Jersey Devils. Projected lines, how to watch, & more.

Third time’s the charm? The New Jersey Devils (26-15-5) visit the Toronto Maple Leafs (27-16-2) in their final meeting during the 2024-25 season. The Devils dropped the first two contests earlier this year, and are hoping to take the finale in their barn.
It’ll be a special night for Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe who returns to where his NHL coaching career all started. Keefe cited his excitement to return to Toronto on Wednesday morning.
“I’m excited for it,” Keefe said to the media. “I spent nine years there, the Leafs time, but the Marlies time too, was equally special to me, and I was fortunate to essentially raise my family there, in fact, they’re still living there.”
A couple of notes heading into tonight’s contest.
SOURCE: Devils Expected to Recall Leading AHL Scorer
It’s expected that Brian Halonen will meet the Devils in Toronto for tonight’s game. On the other end of the ice, John Tavares appeared to become injured during yesterday’s practice. His status for tonight is in question.
Additionally, defenseman Jake McCabe has been absent from the Toronto lineup. That could change tonight as McCabe inches close to making his return to the lineup.
What to Know vs. Maple Leafs
— The Devils conclude their regular-season series against Toronto, which marks the team’s only game at the Leafs this season.
— Jesper Bratt leads the Devils with two points (1g-1a) against the Leafs in 2024-25.
— Netminder Jacob Markstrom played in both games against the Leafs this season.
2024-25 vs. Maple Leafs
10/10/24 4-2, L Prudential Center
12/10/24 2-1, OTL Prudential Center
1/16/25 TBD Toronto
Devils vs. Maple Leafs
Record: 38-37-8-5
Home Record: 24-13-4-3
Road Record: 14-23-4-2
Projected Devils Lineup*
Forwards
Ondrej Palat–Jack Hughes–Jesper Bratt
Timo Meier–Nico Hischier–Tomas Tatar
Paul Cotter–Justin Dowling–Dawson Mercer
Brian Halonen–Curtis Lazar–Nathan Bastian
Defensemen
Brenden Dillon–Dougie Hamilton
Jonas Siegenthaler–Johnathan Kovacevic
Luke Hughes–Brett Pesce
Goaltenders
Jacob Markstrom
Jake Allen
*Lineup subject to change
Projected Maple Leafs Lineup*
Forwards
Matthew Knies–Auston Matthews–Mitch Marner
Max Pacioretty–John Tavares**–William Nylander
Bobby McMann–Max Domi–Nicholas Robertson
Pontus Holmberg–David Kampf–Steven Lorentz
Defensemen
Morgan Rielly–Philippe Myers
Jake McCabe**–Chris Tanev
Oliver Ekman-Larsson*–Connor Timmins
Goaltenders
Joseph Woll
Dennis Hildeby
*Lineup subject to change
**Injured, questionable
How to Watch the Devils Game — 7:00 P.M. EST
Watch: MSGSN
Radio: DEVILS HOCKEY NET
Next Up
Sat., Jan. 18 Vs PHI 12:30 P.M. E.T.
Sun., Jan. 19 Vs OTT 1:00 P.M. E.T.
Wed., Jan. 22 Vs BOS 7:00 P.M. E.T.
Sat., Jan. 25 At MTL 7:00 P.M. E.T.
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