New Jersey Devils at Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL game between the New Jersey Devils and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Oct 11, 2025. Final score: New Jersey Devils 5, Tampa Bay Lightning 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 11, 2025 |
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena |
| New Jersey Devils score | 5 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning score | 3 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Nico Hischier | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:59 | 0.60 | 2.57 |
| 2nd | Timo Meier | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:14 | 0.35 | 2.07 |
| 3rd | Connor Brown | R | 2 | 0 | 3 | 14:45 | 0.14 | 1.76 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New Jersey Devils–Tampa Bay Lightning) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:30 | NJD | Timo Meier | Nico Hischier, Dawson Mercer | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 10:17 | NJD | Connor Brown | Arseny Gritsyuk, Luke Hughes | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 13:48 | NJD | Nico Hischier | Timo Meier, Luke Hughes | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 07:31 | TBL | Yanni Gourde | Brayden Point, Max Crozier | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 17:23 | TBL | Ryan McDonagh | Brandon Hagel, Max Crozier | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 04:48 | NJD | Jesper Bratt | — | 5v4 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 06:29 | NJD | Connor Brown | Arseny Gritsyuk, Simon Nemec | 5v5 | 5–2 |
| 3rd 16:17 | TBL | Darren Raddysh | Oliver Bjorkstrand, Gage Goncalves | 5v5 | 5–3 |
Team Comparison
| New Jersey Devils | Tampa Bay Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 17 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.62 | 1.85 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 54.2% | 45.8% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 57.6% | 42.4% |
| Hits | 27 | 25 |
| Blocks | 24 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 3 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hischier | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19:59 | 0.60 | 2.57 |
| Timo Meier | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:14 | 0.35 | 2.07 |
| Connor Brown | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 14:45 | 0.14 | 1.76 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:08 | 0.00 | 1.64 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13:14 | 0.36 | 1.60 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20:32 | 0.03 | 1.57 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:06 | 0.69 | 1.32 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:01 | 0.02 | 1.14 |
| Brett Pesce | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:30 | 0.00 | 0.96 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:14 | 0.01 | 0.82 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:29 | 0.23 | 0.74 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 19:19 | 1.14 | 0.42 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:57 | 0.06 | 0.38 |
| Zack MacEwen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:12 | 0.05 | 0.26 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:01 | 0.00 | 0.17 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:51 | 0.12 | 0.03 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:52 | 0.00 | -0.11 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:59 | 0.01 | -0.45 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan McDonagh | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:22 | 0.04 | 1.14 |
| Max Crozier | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 15:57 | 0.04 | 1.01 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:16 | 0.02 | 0.67 |
| Brandon Hagel | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:10 | 0.27 | 0.41 |
| Gage Goncalves | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:21 | 0.00 | 0.40 |
| Darren Raddysh | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:38 | 0.13 | 0.39 |
| Brayden Point | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:07 | 0.00 | 0.34 |
| Yanni Gourde | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:33 | 0.20 | 0.33 |
| Conor Geekie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:58 | 0.32 | 0.28 |
| Pontus Holmberg | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:54 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 24:31 | 0.28 | -0.11 |
| Erik Cernak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:13 | 0.08 | -0.12 |
| Victor Hedman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27:17 | 0.06 | -0.16 |
| Jack Finley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:05 | 0.00 | -0.29 |
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:45 | 0.07 | -0.42 |
| Mitchell Chaffee | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:28 | 0.00 | -0.42 |
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:32 | 0.35 | -0.51 |
| Emil Lilleberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:10 | 0.00 | -1.55 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Markstrom | New Jersey Devils | 14 | 17 | 82.4% | -1.15 | W |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | Tampa Bay Lightning | 26 | 31 | 83.9% | -1.82 | L |
Analysis
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 5–3 on Oct 11, 2025.
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 1.85 expected goals to New Jersey Devils's 3.62 — the run of play matched the result, with New Jersey Devils earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Nico Hischier led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.57 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Jacob Markstrom stopped 14 of 17, worth -1.15 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New Jersey Devils vs Tampa Bay Lightning game?
The New Jersey Devils beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5–3 on Oct 11, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was New Jersey Devils 5, Tampa Bay Lightning 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nico Hischier led all skaters at 2.57, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 1.85 expected goals and New Jersey Devils generated 3.62, so New Jersey Devils created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New Jersey Devils put 31 shots on goal and Tampa Bay Lightning put 17. High-danger chances went 15 to 14.