Sheldon Keefe returned to Scotiabank Arena as head coach of the New Jersey Devils, facing his former team, the Toronto Maple Leafs, for the first time since his firing. Despite an emotional welcome and a tribute, Keefe’s night ended in disappointment as the Leafs rallied back to win 4-3 in overtime, with William Nylander netting the decisive goal.

Keefe, who spent nearly a decade coaching in Toronto and posted a strong regular season record, expressed his regret over not achieving more playoff success. He emphasized his growth as a coach through the challenges faced in the intense Toronto market.