Sheldon Keefe returned to Toronto as the New Jersey Devils' head coach, facing off against the Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Keefe, who previously coached the Leafs for five seasons, expressed nostalgia but remained focused on the game. Despite leading twice in the game, the Devils fell to the Leafs 4-3 in overtime, with William Nylander scoring the decisive goal.

Keefe reflected on his time in Toronto, noting the challenges and successes he experienced and acknowledged the organization’s supportive fan base. His successor, Craig Berube, praised the team's professionalism while addressing his players' performance issues, particularly with Max Domi stepping into a more prominent role due to an injury to John Tavares.