Expectations are high for New Jersey after last season's flop. Here's how the new bench boss is applying the wisdom gained from coaching in Toronto.

New Jersey Devils coach Sheldon Keefe faced a familiar foe on Thursday night. Keefe squared off against his former team when the Devils opened their home schedule against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

For New Jersey Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe, there will be a familiar opponent on the other side of the ice on Thursday night. The Devils host the Toronto Maple Leafs for their home opener, Keefe’s first time coaching the Devils in a regular season game in front of the home crowd.