The New Jersey Devils [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jersey-devils/] (20-16-2) take on the Toronto Maple Leafs (17-15-6) at the Scotiabank Arena tonight. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LINEUPS AND INJURIES Devils' projected lineup per NHL.com. [https://www.nhl.com/news/new-jersey-devils-toronto-maple-leafs-game-preview-december-30-2025] Devils projected lineup Timo Meier -- Nico Hischier -- Dawson Mercer Ondrej Palat -- Jack Hughes -- Jesper Bratt Arseny Gritsyuk -- Cody Glass -- Connor Brown Paul Cotter -- Luke Glendening -- Stefan Noesen Jonas Siegenthaler -- Dougie Hamilton Luke Hughes -- Brett Pesce Brenden Dillon -- Colton White Jacob Markstrom Jake Allen Scratched: Dennis Cholowski, Juho Lammikko Injured: Zack MacEwen (lower body), Jonathan Kovacevic (knee), Evgenii Dadonov (wrist), Simon Nemec (lower body) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maple Leafs projected lineup per NHL.com [https://www.nhl.com/news/new-jersey-devils-toronto-maple-leafs-game-preview-december-30-2025] Matias Maccelli -- Scott Laughton -- Bobby McMann Mathew Knies -- John Tavares -- Max Domi Steven Lorentz -- Jacob Quillan -- Calle Jarnkrok Easton Cowan -- Nicolas Roy -- Nicholas Robertson Morgan Rielly -- Philippe Myers Jake McCabe -- Oliver Ekman-Larsson Simon Benoit -- Troy Stecher Joseph Woll Dennis Hildeby Scratched: Matt Benning Injured: Auston Matthews (undisclosed), William Nylander (lower body), Chris Tanev (lower body), Brandon Carlo (lower body), Anthony Stolarz (upper body), Dakota Mermis (lower body), Dakota Joshua (kidney) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLAYER TO WATCH The player to watch is Jesper Bratt, who had a two-goal performance on Saturday against the Washington Capitals. Bratt leads the team in points (31) and assists (23). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- STORYLINE TO WATCH The Devils had a skills practice on Monday to get in some extra work. The team is looking to put their work into action tonight. Keefe spoke with NJD.tv [http://njd.tv] about what he expects from his team tonight. “They’ve had a couple of practices now and some games,” Keefe said. [https://www.nhl.com/devils/news/preview-2025020617]“I’m expecting it to be much more reflective of what we’re trying to do as a team.” The puck will drop at 7 PM. Make sure you bookmark THN's New Jersey Devils site [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-jersey-devils/] for THN's latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. THN.com/free [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/44b85a38-c48b-4cda-9044-d884218643c5.jpeg] THN.com/free For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription?_gl=1*rx3p21*_ga*MjYxMTY1NzQ4LjE2ODIzNzc2MTY.*_ga_ZET34ZFCGX*czE3NjQwMTI2ODUkbzIwMTYkZzEkdDE3NjQwMTQ1NjIkajYwJGwwJGgw]. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/i7OC4I]. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum.
