Devils vs Maple Leafs preview: Auston Matthews stats, injury report and player trends (November 8)
The New Jersey Devils (12-5-0) visit the Toronto Maple Leafs (8-8-2) tonight, Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET at Scotiabank Arena. Auston Matthews headlines the numbers below. Every number comes from ESPN schedules, game logs and the ESPN injury report pulled the morning of November 8.
Devils vs Maple Leafs: game info
- Start: 7:00 PM ET, Scotiabank Arena.
- TV: NHL Net, MSGSN.
- Records: New Jersey Devils 12-5-0, Toronto Maple Leafs 8-8-2.
Recent form: last five games
Devils: L 5-2 at COL, W 5-2 at VGK, W 4-3 vs EDM, W 5-4 vs STL, W 5-4 at NYI.
Maple Leafs: L 5-2 at CGY, L 5-4 at SEA, W 4-2 at VAN, L 3-2 vs UTA, L 4-2 vs MTL.
Devils vs Maple Leafs injury report
ESPN's injury report as of this morning. Statuses can change before the start, so check again close to game time.
- Devils: Seamus Casey (D) injured reserve - knee.
- Maple Leafs: Kirill Marchenko (RW) injured reserve - lower body; Miles Wood (LW) injured reserve - undisclosed; Nick Blankenburg (D) injured reserve - upper body; Marshall Rifai (D) injured reserve - lower body; Morgan Rielly (D) day-to-day - lower body.
Player trends to know
Jack Hughes (Devils): 9 goals and 14 assists for 23 points in 17 games, 4.1 shots on goal a game. He has a point in 13 of 17 and 3+ shots on goal in 12 of 17. He has a point in each of his last 4 games. Last 5 games (goals-assists, shots): 0-0 (2 SOG), 2-0 (7 SOG), 2-1 (5 SOG), 0-2 (6 SOG), 1-1 (5 SOG).
Auston Matthews (Maple Leafs): 11 goals and 16 assists for 27 points in 18 games, 3.0 shots on goal a game. He has a point in 14 of 18 and 2+ shots on goal in 14 of 18. He has a point in each of his last 6 games. Last 5 games (goals-assists, shots): 0-1 (1 SOG), 1-2 (4 SOG), 1-0 (2 SOG), 0-2 (5 SOG), 0-1 (3 SOG).
Matchup angle
The Devils have won 4 of their last 5 and the Maple Leafs have won 1 of 5. Over those games the Devils scored 4.2 and allowed 3.6 a game; the Maple Leafs scored 2.8 and allowed 3.8.
What to watch
- Jack Hughes: 23 points in 17 games, a point in 13, 4.1 shots on goal a game, a point in each of his last 4.
- Auston Matthews: 27 points in 18 games, a point in 14, 3.0 shots on goal a game, a point in each of his last 6.
- The injury lists above, which can change before puck drop.
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FAQ
Is Auston Matthews playing tonight? ESPN's injury report does not list Auston Matthews as of the morning of November 8. Statuses can change before the start, so check ESPN again close to puck drop.
What time is Devils vs Maple Leafs tonight? The game starts at 7:00 PM ET at Scotiabank Arena. TV: NHL Net, MSGSN.
How has Auston Matthews played lately? Auston Matthews has 27 points in 18 games this season and a point in 14 of them. Past results only, not a prediction.