New Jersey Devils at San Jose Sharks
NHL game between the New Jersey Devils and the San Jose Sharks on Oct 30, 2025. Final score: New Jersey Devils 2, San Jose Sharks 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Venue | SAP Center at San Jose |
| New Jersey Devils score | 2 |
| San Jose Sharks 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 | Dawson Mercer | C | 2 | 0 | 4 | 17:14 | 1.14 | 1.55 |
| 2nd | Philipp Kurashev | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:10 | 0.48 | 1.39 |
| 3rd | Alexander Wennberg | C | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:44 | 0.17 | 1.39 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New Jersey Devils–San Jose Sharks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:42 | SJS | William Eklund | Philipp Kurashev | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 12:12 | SJS | Philipp Kurashev | Alexander Wennberg | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 1st 15:47 | SJS | Alexander Wennberg | Mario Ferraro, Timothy Liljegren | 5v5 | 0–3 |
| 1st 19:00 | NJD | Dawson Mercer | Jack Hughes, Dougie Hamilton | 4v5 | 1–3 |
| 2nd 16:50 | SJS | Will Smith | Macklin Celebrini | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 2nd 18:30 | SJS | Tyler Toffoli | Dmitry Orlov, Timothy Liljegren | 5v5 | 1–5 |
| 3rd 04:19 | NJD | Dawson Mercer | Dougie Hamilton, Jesper Bratt | 4v5 | 2–5 |
Team Comparison
| New Jersey Devils | San Jose Sharks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 28 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.06 | 3.21 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 56.5% | 43.5% |
| Power play | 2/3 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 53.5% | 46.5% |
| Hits | 30 | 16 |
| Blocks | 11 | 27 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 1 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson Mercer | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 17:14 | 1.14 | 1.55 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 22:30 | 0.08 | 1.33 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:58 | 0.10 | 0.64 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:17 | 0.00 | 0.59 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:41 | 0.06 | 0.30 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:32 | 0.24 | 0.20 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:35 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13:16 | 0.15 | 0.20 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:34 | 0.23 | 0.10 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:56 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11:42 | 0.38 | 0.10 |
| Stefan Noesen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:34 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Seamus Casey | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:07 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:42 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Juho Lammikko | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:48 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:26 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:30 | 0.05 | 0.00 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:38 | 0.09 | -0.05 |
San Jose Sharks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philipp Kurashev | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19:10 | 0.48 | 1.39 |
| Alexander Wennberg | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 19:44 | 0.17 | 1.39 |
| Timothy Liljegren | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 23:10 | 0.22 | 1.28 |
| Tyler Toffoli | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:06 | 0.25 | 0.80 |
| Macklin Celebrini | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:00 | 0.20 | 0.79 |
| Mario Ferraro | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21:32 | 0.00 | 0.79 |
| Dmitry Orlov | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:16 | 0.07 | 0.79 |
| William Eklund | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:17 | 0.31 | 0.75 |
| Will Smith | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:36 | 0.21 | 0.55 |
| Ty Dellandrea | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:44 | 0.13 | 0.15 |
| Barclay Goodrow | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:45 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| John Klingberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:45 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Ryan Reaves | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6:22 | 0.60 | 0.10 |
| Shakir Mukhamadullin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:24 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Collin Graf | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:32 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Patrick Giles | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:10 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Sam Dickinson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:23 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Jeff Skinner | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:03 | 0.10 | -0.05 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | New Jersey Devils | 23 | 28 | 82.1% | -3.14 | L |
| Alex Nedeljkovic | San Jose Sharks | 29 | 31 | 93.5% | 0.13 | W |
Analysis
The San Jose Sharks defeated the New Jersey Devils 5–2 on Oct 30, 2025.
San Jose Sharks generated 3.21 expected goals to New Jersey Devils's 2.06 — the run of play matched the result, with San Jose Sharks earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Dawson Mercer led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.55 on 2 goals, 4 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New Jersey Devils vs San Jose Sharks game?
The San Jose Sharks beat the New Jersey Devils 5–2 on Oct 30, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was San Jose Sharks 5, New Jersey Devils 2.
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 1.55, on 2G, 0A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
San Jose Sharks generated 3.21 expected goals and New Jersey Devils generated 2.06, so San Jose Sharks created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New Jersey Devils put 31 shots on goal and San Jose Sharks put 28. High-danger chances went 10 to 13.