Toronto Maple Leafs vs New Jersey Devils Prediction, 3/4/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Toronto Maple Leafs vs New Jersey Devils

Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Location: Prudential Center in Newark, NJ

TV: MSG+

The Toronto Maple Leafs (27-24-10) are hitting the road to Prudential Center on Wednesday where they will attempt to defeat the New Jersey Devils (29-29-2).

The Toronto Maple Leafs had a decent effort after finishing in a 2-2 tie against the Flyers their last time out. The Maple Leafs had a rough night on the offensive side of the ice in this game. In the outing, they finished 2 out of the 31 shots they tried. Furthermore, they had 3 chances on the power play and were able to score 1 goal. Toronto accounted for 6 penalty minutes in this matchup.

When at even strength, the Maple Leafs have given up 183 goals while getting 166 as an offensive unit. Toronto Maple Leafs opponents have 154 power play tries (30th in pro hockey) and have scored 26 goals in those attempts. When discussing scoring goals, the Toronto Maple Leafs have accumulated 194 goals (14th in pro hockey) on the campaign and have surrendered 209. Toronto has tried 1,675 shots and has a shooting percentage of 11.6%. For the year, they have scored 64 points and their points percentage sits at .525. The Maple Leafs so far have had 1,941 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .892. Toronto has tallied 143 power play chances and they have notched 28 goals out of those tries, giving them a rate of 19.58%.

The player between the pipes for this game is Joseph Woll. During his career on the ice, Woll is sitting with 63 quality starts and his quality starts percentage sits at .618. His save percentage is .909 in his 4,197 minutes guarding the cage. Woll has had 3,147 shots taken against him and has garnered 2,861 saves. Opponents have notched 286 goals versus Woll in his career and his goals against average is 2.80. He has amassed a win-loss record of 61-36-6 and was named the starter in 102 games. Woll has participated in 105 games over the course of his hockey career.

The last time they were on the ice, New Jersey faced the Blues in an outing where the Devils earned a victory by a final of 3-1. The Devils recorded 3 goals of the 33 shots on goal they pursued. They had 2 attempts on the power play in this matchup and earned 1 out of those opportunities.

The Devils have accumulated 117 goals at even strength and 31 goals (21st in hockey) while having more men on the ice. New Jersey has put up 1,762 shots (7th in hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 8.40%, while allowing the opposition 1,673 shots. On the season, the New Jersey Devils have a total of 148 goals, 60 points, in addition to a points percentage of .500. They have permitted 182 goals to be scored by of a combination of 151 goals at even strength and 31 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have recorded 153 chances on the power play and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 20.26%. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 79.61% on their opponents 152 tries on the power play, and their save percentage sits at 89.1%.

Across the ice you will find Jake Allen between the pipes. He has accrued 12,393 stops out of the 13,659 shots attempted against him, giving him a save % of .907. Allen has a career record of 220-199-44 and has participated in 489 games. He has been a starter 464 contests and has played 24,451 minutes. Allen's percentage of quality starts sits at 52.6% and he has accumulated 244 quality starts in his NHL career. His opposition is averaging 2.73 goals/game and he has yielded 1,266 goals overall.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take New Jersey

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