Devils' Shootout Win: Grit & Confidence

0:00This is Corey with NHL News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The New Jersey Devils grab a thrilling 4-3 shootout victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday night. It was their first win of the season when trailing or tied after two periods, marking just the fifth time they rallied from a third period deficit. Paul Kotter sealed it with the shootout winner on a back-to-back schedule against the rest of the short-handed Leafs team. The Devils trailed three separate times, but fought back each time without folding. They dominated with 47 shots to Toronto's 27th and 17th to 8th in high-danger chances, showing real grit in a tight contest. Head coach Sheldon Kief called it their best third period yet, highlighting their mental toughness through overtime and the shootout. This win boosts confidence for a team that's perfect at 20-0-0 when leading after two, but has struggled otherwise at 10 wins 29. Losses and two overtime losses. Timo Maier added his 17th goal of the season,

1:03his 26th in March as a devil far outpacing his other months. Meanwhile, with the trade deadline looming Friday, rumors swirl around players like Dougie Hamilton, Dawson Mercer, and others as the team eyes. Long-term moves. Now sitting at 31 wins, 29 losses, and two overtime losses, the Devils head home to face the New York Rangers on Saturday at 3 p.m. Eastern for the first match of this season. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor, LinkedIn the description. Comfort you can hear, sound you can relax into, S-O-L-I-SoliPillo.com.