New Jersey Devils at Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL game between the New Jersey Devils and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Nov 19, 2025. Final score: New Jersey Devils 1, Tampa Bay Lightning 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena |
| New Jersey Devils score | 1 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning 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 | Jake Guentzel | C | 3 | 0 | 7 | 18:09 | 2.14 | 2.25 |
| 2nd | Darren Raddysh | D | 1 | 2 | 2 | 24:13 | 0.19 | 1.93 |
| 3rd | Nikita Kucherov | R | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22:07 | 0.29 | 1.29 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New Jersey Devils–Tampa Bay Lightning) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 11:40 | TBL | Jake Guentzel | — | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 19:38 | TBL | Nikita Kucherov | Anthony Cirelli | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 10:38 | TBL | Jake Guentzel | Darren Raddysh, Oliver Bjorkstrand | 5v4 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 17:47 | NJD | Nico Hischier | Arseny Gritsyuk, Jesper Bratt | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 04:49 | TBL | Darren Raddysh | Brayden Point, J.J. Moser | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 07:48 | TBL | Jake Guentzel | Nikita Kucherov, Darren Raddysh | 5v4 | 1–5 |
Team Comparison
| New Jersey Devils | Tampa Bay Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 32 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.96 | 3.69 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 19 |
| Corsi % | 49.5% | 50.5% |
| Power play | 0/4 | 2/3 |
| Faceoff % | 56.4% | 43.6% |
| Hits | 17 | 14 |
| Blocks | 11 | 7 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 4 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hischier | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18:06 | 0.73 | 0.95 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:58 | 0.37 | 0.74 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16:30 | 0.17 | 0.59 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:21 | 0.04 | 0.15 |
| Juho Lammikko | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:49 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:06 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:21 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Dennis Cholowski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:18 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:51 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:03 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:20 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:20 | 0.51 | 0.00 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:04 | 0.07 | 0.00 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:11 | 0.09 | -0.05 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:53 | 0.11 | -0.05 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:28 | 0.06 | -0.05 |
| Stefan Noesen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:21 | 0.13 | -0.10 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:56 | 0.18 | -0.15 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Guentzel | C | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 18:09 | 2.14 | 2.25 |
| Darren Raddysh | D | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 24:13 | 0.19 | 1.93 |
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 22:07 | 0.29 | 1.29 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 22:08 | 0.17 | 0.84 |
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:31 | 0.19 | 0.64 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14:25 | 0.41 | 0.64 |
| Brayden Point | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:54 | 0.15 | 0.49 |
| Steven Santini | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:37 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:21 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Yanni Gourde | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:00 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Emil Lilleberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:28 | 0.01 | 0.10 |
| Declan Carlile | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:42 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Jack Finley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:14 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:37 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Brandon Hagel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:14 | 0.28 | 0.00 |
| Dominic James | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:31 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Gage Goncalves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:51 | 0.11 | -0.10 |
| Curtis Douglas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6:14 | 0.22 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Markstrom | New Jersey Devils | 24 | 29 | 82.8% | -2.50 | L |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | Tampa Bay Lightning | 31 | 32 | 96.9% | 1.72 | W |
Analysis
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the New Jersey Devils 5–1 on Nov 19, 2025, a decisive 4-goal win.
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 3.69 expected goals to New Jersey Devils's 2.96 — the run of play matched the result, with Tampa Bay Lightning earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Jake Guentzel led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.25 on 3 goals, 7 shots on goal.
Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 31 of 32, worth 1.72 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New Jersey Devils vs Tampa Bay Lightning game?
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the New Jersey Devils 5–1 on Nov 19, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Tampa Bay Lightning 5, New Jersey Devils 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jake Guentzel led all skaters at 2.25, on 3G, 0A and 7 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 3.69 expected goals and New Jersey Devils generated 2.96, so Tampa Bay Lightning created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New Jersey Devils put 32 shots on goal and Tampa Bay Lightning put 29. High-danger chances went 14 to 19.