Devils Defeat Maple Leafs in Shootout

New Jersey wins 4-3 in dramatic fashion over struggling Toronto team

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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The New Jersey Devils defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 in a shootout on Wednesday night in Newark, New Jersey. Jesper Bratt scored the decisive goal in the shootout to give the Devils the victory over the struggling Maple Leafs.

Why it matters

The win extends the Maple Leafs' losing skid, which has them slipping in the standings and facing increased pressure to turn things around. For the Devils, the victory continues their strong season and keeps them in the playoff hunt in the competitive Eastern Conference.

The details

The game was tied 3-3 at the end of regulation, leading to a shootout. Jesper Bratt scored the final tally in the shootout to give the Devils the win over the Maple Leafs.

  • The game took place on Wednesday, March 5, 2026 in Newark, New Jersey.

The players

Jesper Bratt

A forward for the New Jersey Devils who scored the decisive goal in the shootout.

Toronto Maple Leafs

The NHL team from Toronto, Ontario that lost to the Devils in the shootout, extending their losing streak.

New Jersey Devils

The NHL team from Newark, New Jersey that won the game in a shootout, continuing their strong season.

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The takeaway

The Devils' shootout win over the struggling Maple Leafs highlights the unpredictable nature of the NHL season, where any team can beat another on a given night despite the standings. The Maple Leafs will need to find a way to turn things around quickly to avoid falling further behind in the playoff race.