The Devils will be without their No. 2 goal scorer for another pivotal and emotional game. Devils winger Stefan Noesen will miss Thursday’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs because of an illness,

Editor’s note: This interview was originally published on Dec. 10. On Thursday, Sheldon Keefe will coach in Toronto for the first time since joining the New Jersey Devils. NEWARK, N.J. — The slogan that lines the dressing room wall of Sheldon Keefe’s New Jersey Devils team reads: Compete. Commit. Connect.

As the Toronto Maple Leafs deal with a losing streak, the New Jersey Devils are an example of consistently overcoming tough stretches.

New Jersey faces the Maple Leafs in the first game for head coach Sheldon Keefe back in Toronto. Puck drop is 7:08 p.m. ET. You can watch on MSGSN2 or listen on the Devils Hockey Network. Read below f

Expect the goal market for Auston Matthews to flourish against this New Jersey Devils team as the Toronto Maple Leafs play host.

When: Thursday, 7 p.m., Scotiabank Arena TV: TSN4 Radio: TSN 1050 Odds: Devils -102, Maple Leafs -122 The buzz If the Maple Leafs are beaten by the Devils in Sheldon Keefe’s return, they’ll do something that never happened during his tenure as coach in Toronto: Lose four games in a row in regulation.

After a shootout loss to Florida, the New Jersey Devils make a quick trip up to Ontario to play the Toronto Maple Leafs. Will the Devils be able to beat the Leafs this time? Are the Leafs good? Find all this and more with this preview of tonight’s matchup.