Red-hot Maple Leafs ride fast start to 4-2 win over Devils
NEWARK, N.J. — What was supposed to be a rebuilding season for youthful Toronto could turn into a playoff appearance.
Nazem Kadri sparked Toronto’s four-goal first period with a power-play score, and the Maple Leafs beat the New Jersey Devils 4-2 on Friday night for their sixth win in seven games.
The victory gave Toronto 44 points for the season, moving it into third place in the Atlantic Division, a playoff spot.
“We’re not even 40 games into the season and there is a lot of hockey still to be played,” said James van Riemsdyk, who added two assists. “We’re excited about that and to see what we can do. We have to embrace that and have a good one tomorrow.”