Keefe's Devils Lose to Maple Leafs 4-2

Sheldon Keefe, the former head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs, recently faced his old team as the new coach of the New Jersey Devils in a game that marked his first matchup against them. The Devils were defeated 4-2 by the Maple Leafs, with Max Pacioretty scoring his first goal for Toronto. Keefe, who was fired by Toronto after a string of playoff disappointments, expressed respect for his former team and praised their current roster. Despite his unsuccessful playoff run, he had a strong regular-season record with Toronto, going 212-97. The Devils started the season with two wins in Prague, but Keefe's reunion with the Leafs ended in a loss. The game carried emotional significance for Keefe and his players, who were motivated to win for their coach.