Maple Leafs Beat Devils 2-1 in Overtime

The Toronto Maple Leafs secured a narrow 2-1 overtime victory against the New Jersey Devils, heavily relying on their goaltender Anthony Stolarz, who made 38 saves despite his team being outshot 39-16. Former coach Sheldon Keefe praised the Leafs' goaltending, calling it the best in the league, reflecting on how Stolarz's performance was pivotal in maintaining the team's chances. Captain Auston Matthews scored the winning goal, and the Leafs avoided a three-game losing streak thanks to Holmberg's short-handed goal that forced overtime. Despite this win, concerns linger about the Leafs' overall performance, particularly their offensive struggles and reliance on goaltending as they rank eighth overall. Analysts suggest that the team's success is misleading as it masks underlying issues, particularly with their forwards. As the season progresses, the focus will remain on whether the goaltending can sustain this level of play amid the team's inconsistent scoring.