Minnesota Wild at New Jersey Devils
NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and the New Jersey Devils on Oct 22, 2025. Final score: Minnesota Wild 1, New Jersey Devils 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Venue | Prudential Center |
| Minnesota Wild score | 1 |
| New Jersey Devils score | 4 |
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 | Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 16:46 | 0.06 | 1.33 |
| 2nd | Paul Cotter | L | 1 | 0 | 2 | 14:14 | 0.27 | 0.85 |
| 3rd | Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 1 | 0 | 2 | 15:55 | 1.10 | 0.80 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Minnesota Wild–New Jersey Devils) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 16:21 | NJD | Paul Cotter | Connor Brown, Dawson Mercer | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 06:08 | NJD | Brenden Dillon | Dawson Mercer, Simon Nemec | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 3rd 04:53 | NJD | Arseny Gritsyuk | Timo Meier | 5v4 | 0–3 |
| 3rd 10:37 | MIN | Matt Boldy | Joel Eriksson Ek, Zeev Buium | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 18:43 | NJD | Jesper Bratt | Jonas Siegenthaler | 5v6 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| Minnesota Wild | New Jersey Devils | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.48 | 2.42 |
| High-danger shots | 25 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 48.9% | 51.1% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 53.5% | 46.5% |
| Hits | 25 | 8 |
| Blocks | 20 | 19 |
| Giveaways | 9 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Boldy | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 21:29 | 0.83 | 0.75 |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:07 | 0.19 | 0.74 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:14 | 0.04 | 0.59 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:08 | 0.21 | 0.35 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:55 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Tyler Pitlick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:23 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| Ryan Hartman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:57 | 0.65 | 0.15 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:17 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:46 | 0.03 | 0.15 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:09 | 0.13 | 0.15 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:39 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:44 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:20 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:58 | 0.16 | 0.05 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:14 | 0.34 | 0.05 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:31 | 0.19 | 0.05 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:35 | 0.04 | 0.00 |
| David Jiricek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:01 | 0.01 | -0.20 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 16:46 | 0.06 | 1.33 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:14 | 0.27 | 0.85 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:55 | 1.10 | 0.80 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:30 | 0.02 | 0.79 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:42 | 0.03 | 0.75 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:44 | 0.12 | 0.69 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:22 | 0.10 | 0.69 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:08 | 0.09 | 0.69 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15:10 | 0.47 | 0.65 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:37 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Brian Halonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:24 | 0.14 | 0.10 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:54 | 0.18 | 0.05 |
| Brett Pesce | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:31 | 0.11 | 0.05 |
| Stefan Noesen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:14 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:57 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 19:40 | 0.52 | 0.00 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:29 | 0.22 | -0.05 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 19:43 | 0.28 | -0.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Gustavsson | Minnesota Wild | 31 | 34 | 91.2% | -1.06 | L |
| Nico Daws | New Jersey Devils | 30 | 31 | 96.8% | 2.58 | W |
Analysis
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Minnesota Wild 4–1 on Oct 22, 2025.
New Jersey Devils generated 2.42 expected goals to Minnesota Wild's 3.48 — Minnesota Wild owned the better of the chances but New Jersey Devils took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Dawson Mercer led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.33 on 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Nico Daws stopped 30 of 31, worth 2.58 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Minnesota Wild vs New Jersey Devils game?
The New Jersey Devils beat the Minnesota Wild 4–1 on Oct 22, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was New Jersey Devils 4, Minnesota Wild 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Dawson Mercer led all skaters at 1.33, on 0G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New Jersey Devils generated 2.42 expected goals and Minnesota Wild generated 3.48, so Minnesota Wild created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Minnesota Wild put 31 shots on goal and New Jersey Devils put 35. High-danger chances went 25 to 15.