Edmonton Oilers at New Jersey Devils
NHL game between the Edmonton Oilers and the New Jersey Devils on Oct 18, 2025. Final score: Edmonton Oilers 3, New Jersey Devils 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 18, 2025 |
| Venue | Prudential Center |
| Edmonton Oilers score | 3 |
| New Jersey Devils score | 5 |
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 | Jack Hughes | C | 2 | 1 | 4 | 20:17 | 0.57 | 2.04 |
| 2nd | Jesper Bratt | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:04 | 0.91 | 1.44 |
| 3rd | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 2 | 0 | 3 | 19:25 | 1.20 | 1.40 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Edmonton Oilers–New Jersey Devils) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 08:07 | NJD | Jack Hughes | Brett Pesce | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 16:02 | NJD | Jesper Bratt | Jack Hughes, Nico Hischier | 5v4 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 18:16 | EDM | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | Connor McDavid, Jack Roslovic | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 10:37 | NJD | Connor Brown | Luke Glendening | 4v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 12:33 | NJD | Jack Hughes | Jesper Bratt | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 16:30 | EDM | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | Connor McDavid, Darnell Nurse | 5v6 | 2–4 |
| 3rd 18:53 | NJD | Dawson Mercer | Nico Hischier | 5v6 | 2–5 |
| 3rd 19:57 | EDM | Curtis Lazar | Adam Henrique, Ty Emberson | 5v5 | 3–5 |
Team Comparison
| Edmonton Oilers | New Jersey Devils | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 30 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.77 | 3.06 |
| High-danger shots | 15 | 18 |
| Corsi % | 52.8% | 47.2% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 58.0% | 42.0% |
| Hits | 20 | 24 |
| Blocks | 13 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 23 | 10 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 8 |
Edmonton Oilers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 19:25 | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Connor McDavid | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 22:25 | 0.09 | 1.18 |
| Curtis Lazar | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:21 | 0.05 | 0.85 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:21 | 0.02 | 0.74 |
| Adam Henrique | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:27 | 0.22 | 0.69 |
| Jack Roslovic | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12:59 | 0.36 | 0.64 |
| Ty Emberson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:02 | 0.02 | 0.64 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:29 | 0.02 | 0.25 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:40 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Matt Savoie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:34 | 0.32 | 0.15 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:43 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Andrew Mangiapane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:32 | 0.13 | 0.00 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:00 | 0.15 | -0.05 |
| Evan Bouchard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 25:31 | 0.19 | -0.05 |
| David Tomasek | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:56 | 0.04 | -0.05 |
| Brett Kulak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:01 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Leon Draisaitl | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:20 | 0.18 | -0.05 |
| Troy Stecher | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:07 | 0.01 | -0.20 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Hughes | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 20:17 | 0.57 | 2.04 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16:04 | 0.91 | 1.44 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 21:03 | 0.62 | 1.38 |
| Connor Brown | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:52 | 0.14 | 0.85 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:10 | 0.00 | 0.84 |
| Brett Pesce | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:17 | 0.00 | 0.79 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:20 | 0.40 | 0.65 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:24 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Brian Halonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:12 | 0.15 | 0.25 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:57 | 0.34 | 0.20 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:40 | 0.28 | 0.20 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:04 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:51 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:37 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:24 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:34 | 0.11 | -0.05 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:48 | 0.13 | -0.05 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:26 | 0.17 | -0.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvin Pickard | Edmonton Oilers | 18 | 22 | 81.8% | -1.44 | L |
| Jake Allen | New Jersey Devils | 27 | 30 | 90.0% | -1.15 | W |
Analysis
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5–3 on Oct 18, 2025.
New Jersey Devils generated 3.06 expected goals to Edmonton Oilers's 1.77 — the run of play matched the result, with New Jersey Devils earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Jack Hughes led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.04 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Jake Allen stopped 27 of 30, worth -1.15 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Edmonton Oilers vs New Jersey Devils game?
The New Jersey Devils beat the Edmonton Oilers 5–3 on Oct 18, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was New Jersey Devils 5, Edmonton Oilers 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jack Hughes led all skaters at 2.04, on 2G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New Jersey Devils generated 3.06 expected goals and Edmonton Oilers generated 1.77, so New Jersey Devils created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Edmonton Oilers put 30 shots on goal and New Jersey Devils put 23. High-danger chances went 15 to 18.