Vegas Golden Knights at New Jersey Devils
NHL game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the New Jersey Devils on Dec 06, 2025. Final score: Vegas Golden Knights 3, New Jersey Devils 0.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 06, 2025 |
| Venue | Prudential Center |
| Vegas Golden Knights score | 3 |
| New Jersey Devils score | 0 |
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 | Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22:01 | 0.02 | 1.59 |
| 2nd | Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 2 | 3 | 20:23 | 0.22 | 1.58 |
| 3rd | Shea Theodore | D | 1 | 0 | 4 | 23:12 | 0.13 | 1.30 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vegas Golden Knights–New Jersey Devils) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 19:47 | VGK | Shea Theodore | Jack Eichel, Noah Hanifin | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 3rd 15:36 | VGK | Tomas Hertl | Mitch Marner, Pavel Dorofeyev | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 18:36 | VGK | Ivan Barbashev | Mark Stone, Jack Eichel | 4v5 | 3–0 |
Team Comparison
| Vegas Golden Knights | New Jersey Devils | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0 |
| Shots on goal | 25 | 24 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.79 | 2.36 |
| High-danger shots | 18 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 43.6% | 56.4% |
| Power play | 2/2 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 46.8% | 53.2% |
| Hits | 21 | 15 |
| Blocks | 23 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 7 |
Vegas Golden Knights Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Hanifin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:01 | 0.02 | 1.59 |
| Jack Eichel | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 20:23 | 0.22 | 1.58 |
| Shea Theodore | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 23:12 | 0.13 | 1.30 |
| Mark Stone | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:28 | 0.30 | 1.29 |
| Mitch Marner | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:35 | 0.29 | 1.20 |
| Ivan Barbashev | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:11 | 0.55 | 1.12 |
| Tomas Hertl | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:01 | 0.08 | 1.12 |
| Pavel Dorofeyev | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:24 | 0.18 | 0.66 |
| Zach Whitecloud | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:42 | 0.04 | 0.44 |
| Cole Reinhardt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:33 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| Brett Howden | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:23 | 0.40 | 0.31 |
| Keegan Kolesar | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:28 | 0.00 | 0.31 |
| Kaedan Korczak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:34 | 0.01 | 0.23 |
| Brayden McNabb | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:21 | 0.00 | 0.22 |
| Reilly Smith | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:16 | 0.11 | 0.16 |
| Brandon Saad | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:33 | 0.25 | 0.10 |
| Braeden Bowman | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:37 | 0.25 | 0.07 |
| Ben Hutton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:18 | 0.00 | -0.04 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:35 | 0.40 | 0.14 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:17 | 0.23 | 0.10 |
| Colton White | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:27 | 0.00 | 0.06 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:32 | 0.07 | -0.00 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:06 | 0.15 | -0.05 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:32 | 0.05 | -0.07 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:30 | 0.04 | -0.12 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:25 | 0.07 | -0.14 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:58 | 0.06 | -0.15 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 22:31 | 0.24 | -0.16 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:34 | 0.00 | -0.16 |
| Stefan Noesen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:46 | 0.35 | -0.24 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:13 | 0.02 | -0.25 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:29 | 0.00 | -0.27 |
| Angus Crookshank | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:36 | 0.01 | -0.34 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:07 | 0.10 | -0.35 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 20:38 | 0.34 | -0.67 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:53 | 0.08 | -0.71 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akira Schmid | Vegas Golden Knights | 24 | 24 | 100.0% | 2.17 | W |
| Jacob Markstrom | New Jersey Devils | 22 | 25 | 88.0% | -0.35 | L |
Analysis
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the New Jersey Devils 3–0 on Dec 06, 2025.
New Jersey Devils generated 2.36 expected goals to Vegas Golden Knights's 2.79 — the run of play matched the result, with Vegas Golden Knights earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Noah Hanifin led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.59 on 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Akira Schmid stopped 24 of 24, worth 2.17 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vegas Golden Knights vs New Jersey Devils game?
The Vegas Golden Knights beat the New Jersey Devils 3–0 on Dec 06, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vegas Golden Knights 3, New Jersey Devils 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Noah Hanifin led all skaters at 1.59, on 0G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New Jersey Devils generated 2.36 expected goals and Vegas Golden Knights generated 2.79, so Vegas Golden Knights created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Vegas Golden Knights put 25 shots on goal and New Jersey Devils put 24. High-danger chances went 18 to 10.
How did the goaltenders play?
Akira Schmid stopped 24 of 24 (2.17 goals saved above expected); Jacob Markstrom stopped 22 of 25 (-0.35 goals saved above expected).