San Jose Sharks at New Jersey Devils
NHL game between the San Jose Sharks and the New Jersey Devils on Oct 24, 2025. Final score: San Jose Sharks 1, New Jersey Devils 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Venue | Prudential Center |
| San Jose Sharks score | 1 |
| New Jersey Devils 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 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 22:03 | 0.51 | 2.37 |
| 2nd | Dougie Hamilton | D | 2 | 1 | 5 | 25:51 | 1.14 | 2.35 |
| 3rd | Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 1 | 2 | 21:15 | 0.52 | 1.04 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (San Jose Sharks–New Jersey Devils) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:25 | SJS | William Eklund | Macklin Celebrini | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 00:40 | NJD | Dougie Hamilton | Dawson Mercer, Nico Hischier | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 09:08 | NJD | Dougie Hamilton | Jack Hughes, Nico Hischier | 5v4 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 19:13 | NJD | Connor Brown | Dougie Hamilton, Nico Hischier | 5v6 | 1–3 |
Team Comparison
| San Jose Sharks | New Jersey Devils | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 17 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.32 | 3.55 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 39.1% | 60.9% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 2/5 |
| Faceoff % | 54.5% | 45.5% |
| Hits | 11 | 22 |
| Blocks | 21 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 5 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Eklund | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:19 | 1.11 | 0.80 |
| Philipp Kurashev | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:21 | 0.14 | 0.50 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:08 | 0.13 | 0.37 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:35 | 0.00 | 0.30 |
| Ryan Reaves | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:53 | 0.12 | 0.24 |
| Adam Gaudette | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:16 | 0.49 | 0.24 |
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22:07 | 0.13 | 0.15 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:20 | 0.01 | 0.07 |
| Ty Dellandrea | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:34 | 0.00 | 0.06 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:54 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:25 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Vincent Desharnais | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:59 | 0.00 | -0.03 |
| Jeff Skinner | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:08 | 0.01 | -0.09 |
| Vincent Iorio | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:03 | 0.00 | -0.16 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:46 | 0.03 | -0.29 |
| Will Smith | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:39 | 0.20 | -0.67 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:29 | 0.04 | -0.68 |
| Timothy Liljegren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:28 | 0.00 | -0.81 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 22:03 | 0.51 | 2.37 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 25:51 | 1.14 | 2.35 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:15 | 0.52 | 1.04 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:34 | 0.10 | 1.00 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:19 | 0.18 | 0.88 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:24 | 0.02 | 0.76 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:58 | 0.37 | 0.53 |
| Brett Pesce | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:36 | 0.01 | 0.43 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:52 | 0.29 | 0.41 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:14 | 0.15 | 0.28 |
| Stefan Noesen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:00 | 0.08 | 0.25 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:38 | 0.03 | 0.12 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:42 | 0.00 | 0.12 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:23 | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:04 | 0.02 | 0.06 |
| Connor Brown | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:42 | 0.57 | 0.05 |
| Brian Halonen | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:33 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:47 | 0.28 | -0.08 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaroslav Askarov | San Jose Sharks | 26 | 28 | 92.9% | 1.70 | L |
| Jake Allen | New Jersey Devils | 16 | 17 | 94.1% | 1.49 | W |
Analysis
The New Jersey Devils defeated the San Jose Sharks 3–1 on Oct 24, 2025.
New Jersey Devils generated 3.55 expected goals to San Jose Sharks's 1.32 — 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 2.37 on 3 assists, 5 shots on goal.
Yaroslav Askarov stopped 26 of 28, worth 1.7 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the San Jose Sharks vs New Jersey Devils game?
The New Jersey Devils beat the San Jose Sharks 3–1 on Oct 24, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was New Jersey Devils 3, San Jose Sharks 1.
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 2.37, on 0G, 3A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New Jersey Devils generated 3.55 expected goals and San Jose Sharks generated 1.32, so New Jersey Devils created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
San Jose Sharks put 17 shots on goal and New Jersey Devils put 29. High-danger chances went 13 to 16.