Two years ago the Leafs lost to the Devils on the last day and secured last place. Last year, in their big push to make the playoffs via the last wild card spot, the Leafs beat the Devils near the end of the season. Now here we are with the skate on the other foot, and the Devils are right where the Leafs were last year. They want to win this game to secure a playoff spot. The Leafs want to win because they always do.
So Connor Carrick is playing 3LD with Roman Polak on the right.