"It was the first time since 2021 the team played a game without either Auston Matthews and William Nylander, and the first time they played a game without that duo or Mitch Marner since 2016. The result was a big game from their depth players and a bigger game from their goaltender. Joseph Woll was excellent in the win, stopping all 33 shots to pick up his third shutout of the season and making a number of crucial saves to complement a team-wide strong defensive effort."
"Toronto would like to flush the 2025 portion of the 2025-26 season, but tonight's effort is one that can stay and be used to build momentum. They're finally moving the puck around and putting pucks on net, and if they can do the bare minimum by continuing this habit each night, the two points are going to start flying in their favour eventually."
The Toronto Maple Leafs won 4-0 over the New Jersey Devils despite missing multiple top players. Joseph Woll delivered a 33-save shutout, making crucial saves behind a team-wide defensive effort. Goal scorers included Bobby McMann, Nicolas Roy, Calle Jarnkrok, and Matthew Knies, with Nick Robertson adding two assists. The team lost several regulars overnight but depth players stepped up and the club moved the puck better while increasing shots on net. The win can serve as momentum as the Leafs host the Winnipeg Jets on New Year’s Day, with a chance to repeat the performance and gain points if injured players return.
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