Tyler Toffoli, a key player for the New Jersey Devils, has been making significant contributions to the team's performance. Toffoli was involved in changes to the power play units, moving between the top and second units. He scored three goals in a game against Vegas, including the game-winning goal in overtime, reaching a total of 20 goals for the season. Lindy Ruff, the Devils' coach, praised Toffoli's performance and highlighted his hat trick as a significant achievement. The team's coach also emphasized the importance of competitiveness and praised Timo Meier's skating performance. Additionally, Toffoli's achievement marked his 499th career point, and he was the first Devils player to reach 20 goals this season. The team's general manager, Fitzgerald, lauded coach Ruff's coaching style and passion for player development.
Fitzgerald on Lindy Ruff: "The thing I love about Lindy is his attitude never changes, it's calm, a matter of fact, it's coaching, taking players in, in between periods showing video (...) he's passionate about seeing players get better." #NJDevils
“He’s skated as free as I’ve ever seen him skate, he’s coming.” Lindy Ruff on Timo Meier’s game tonight. #NJDevils
“I said to Toff before I put him out in overtime… ‘Go out and finish this thing.’ And he did…He’s a good listener!" - Lindy Ruff on Toffoli’s hat trick OT game winning goal #NJDevils https://t.co/3KOhKmLdte
Tyler Toffoli hit 20 goals this season with his hat trick tonight. He’s the first #NJDevils player this season to hit 20. It was also career point 499.
Curtis Lazar said Lindy Ruff came into the locker room between the second and third and “gave us a very direct message.” That message: Compete. #NJDevils
Tyler Toffoli hattrick caps NJD 6-5 OT win over Vegas. Curtis Lazar with the 5-5 goal. Old friends helping the #Canucks cause
Tyler Toffoli is the first to reach 20 goals for the #NJDevils this season.
Toffoli is back on the #NJDevils top PP unit. He goes back on, Bastian comes out. Toffoli clicking tonight with two goals.
Tyler Toffoli. 3-1 Devils. Another transition goal.
Changes to the #NJDevils PP units: Luke, Bratt, Hischier, Meier and Bastian (net-front), so Toffoli comes off the unit and moves to the second one. Nemec, Toffoli, Mercer, Haula and Holtz is the other PP unit.