Leafs G Dennis Hildeby downs Devils in NHL debut

Dennis Hildeby made 23 saves in his NHL debut Thursday night and the Toronto Maple Leafs scored three times in the first period for a 4-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils in Newark, N.J. The result spoiled the home debut of Devils coach Sheldon Keefe, who was the Maple Leafs' coach the previous four-plus seasons. Called up on an emergency basis due to Joseph Woll experiencing lower-body tightness, Hildeby gave up both goals in the final minutes of the first and second periods after the Maple Leafs led by three goals each time.