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Keefe's Emotional Return Ends in Overtime Loss

1/17/2025

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Sheldon Keefe made a poignant return to Scotiabank Arena as the New Jersey Devils' coach, going head-to-head with his former team, the Toronto Maple Leafs. Despite his impressive regular-season record with the Leafs, his playoff struggles lingered. In a thrilling showdown, the Devils fell short, losing 4-3 in overtime.

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Sheldon Keefe made a poignant return to Scotiabank Arena as the New Jersey Devils' coach, going head-to-head with his former team, the Toronto Maple Leafs. Despite his impressive regular-season record with the Leafs, his playoff struggles lingered. In a thrilling showdown, the Devils fell short, losing 4-3 in overtime.