Tampa Bay Lightning at New Jersey Devils
NHL game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the New Jersey Devils on Dec 12, 2025. Final score: Tampa Bay Lightning 8, New Jersey Devils 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Venue | Prudential Center |
| Tampa Bay Lightning score | 8 |
| 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 | Nikita Kucherov | R | 0 | 4 | 4 | 16:12 | 0.22 | 3.15 |
| 2nd | Brandon Hagel | L | 1 | 1 | 4 | 16:55 | 0.51 | 2.70 |
| 3rd | Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 2 | 1 | 3 | 13:47 | 0.42 | 2.53 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Tampa Bay Lightning–New Jersey Devils) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:57 | TBL | Nick Paul | Scott Sabourin | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 03:48 | TBL | Darren Raddysh | Nikita Kucherov, Brandon Hagel | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 07:00 | NJD | Luke Hughes | Brenden Dillon, Paul Cotter | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 1st 07:56 | TBL | Pontus Holmberg | J.J. Moser, Yanni Gourde | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 1st 15:00 | TBL | Jake Guentzel | Oliver Bjorkstrand, Darren Raddysh | 4v5 | 4–1 |
| 2nd 06:19 | TBL | Oliver Bjorkstrand | Jake Guentzel, Brayden Point | 5v5 | 5–1 |
| 2nd 13:12 | NJD | Jesper Bratt | Simon Nemec, Stefan Noesen | 5v4 | 5–2 |
| 2nd 16:35 | TBL | Brandon Hagel | Nikita Kucherov, Declan Carlile | 5v6 | 6–2 |
| 3rd 03:13 | NJD | Angus Crookshank | Colton White, Simon Nemec | 6v5 | 6–3 |
| 3rd 07:55 | TBL | Brayden Point | Nikita Kucherov, J.J. Moser | 5v5 | 7–3 |
| 3rd 15:28 | NJD | Paul Cotter | Cody Glass, Luke Hughes | 4v4 | 7–4 |
| 3rd 15:57 | TBL | Oliver Bjorkstrand | Jake Guentzel, Nikita Kucherov | 4v5 | 8–4 |
Team Comparison
| Tampa Bay Lightning | New Jersey Devils | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 8 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 35 | 37 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.94 | 3.98 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 46.2% | 53.8% |
| Power play | 2/3 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 51.5% | 48.5% |
| Hits | 15 | 32 |
| Blocks | 13 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 7 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 6 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16:12 | 0.22 | 3.15 |
| Brandon Hagel | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 16:55 | 0.51 | 2.70 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 13:47 | 0.42 | 2.53 |
| Darren Raddysh | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 23:09 | 0.03 | 2.31 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 15:22 | 0.58 | 1.92 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 20:49 | 0.10 | 1.82 |
| Brayden Point | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:27 | 0.12 | 1.38 |
| Declan Carlile | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:04 | 0.06 | 1.30 |
| Nick Paul | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:38 | 0.21 | 1.00 |
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:17 | 0.34 | 0.97 |
| Pontus Holmberg | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:19 | 0.02 | 0.71 |
| Scott Sabourin | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:08 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Max Crozier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:12 | 0.03 | 0.40 |
| Curtis Douglas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:48 | 0.14 | 0.33 |
| Yanni Gourde | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:31 | 0.09 | 0.10 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:44 | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Emil Lilleberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:23 | 0.03 | -0.03 |
| Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:59 | 0.12 | -0.29 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Cotter | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 14:04 | 0.42 | 1.34 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 23:52 | 0.13 | 1.22 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:46 | 1.13 | 1.02 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:37 | 0.00 | 0.83 |
| Angus Crookshank | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 10:24 | 0.21 | 0.67 |
| Stefan Noesen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 15:59 | 0.37 | 0.67 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:46 | 0.28 | 0.61 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 19:53 | 0.40 | 0.54 |
| Colton White | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:46 | 0.01 | 0.38 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 20:52 | 0.15 | 0.19 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:21 | 0.46 | 0.06 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:20 | 0.04 | 0.05 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:23 | 0.05 | 0.01 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:43 | 0.15 | -0.03 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:16 | 0.00 | -0.27 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:44 | 0.02 | -0.39 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:45 | 0.02 | -0.45 |
| Xavier Parent | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:42 | 0.02 | -0.46 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Johansson | Tampa Bay Lightning | 33 | 37 | 89.2% | -0.46 | W |
| Jake Allen | New Jersey Devils | 23 | 28 | 82.1% | -2.64 | L |
| Jacob Markstrom | New Jersey Devils | 4 | 7 | 57.1% | -2.61 |
Analysis
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the New Jersey Devils 8–4 on Dec 12, 2025, a decisive 4-goal win.
New Jersey Devils generated 3.98 expected goals to Tampa Bay Lightning's 2.94 — New Jersey Devils owned the better of the chances but Tampa Bay Lightning took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Nikita Kucherov led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.15 on 4 assists, 4 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Tampa Bay Lightning vs New Jersey Devils game?
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the New Jersey Devils 8–4 on Dec 12, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Tampa Bay Lightning 8, New Jersey Devils 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nikita Kucherov led all skaters at 3.15, on 0G, 4A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New Jersey Devils generated 3.98 expected goals and Tampa Bay Lightning generated 2.94, so New Jersey Devils created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Tampa Bay Lightning put 35 shots on goal and New Jersey Devils put 37. High-danger chances went 13 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jonas Johansson stopped 33 of 37 (-0.46 goals saved above expected); Jake Allen stopped 23 of 28 (-2.64 goals saved above expected).