Vancouver Canucks at New Jersey Devils
NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks and the New Jersey Devils on Dec 14, 2025. Final score: Vancouver Canucks 2, New Jersey Devils 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 14, 2025 |
| Venue | Prudential Center |
| Vancouver Canucks score | 2 |
| New Jersey Devils score | 1 |
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 | Zeev Buium | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:50 | — | 1.49 |
| 2nd | Conor Garland | R | 0 | 2 | 1 | 18:59 | — | 1.23 |
| 3rd | Jake DeBrusk | L | 1 | 0 | 4 | 15:17 | — | 0.80 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Vancouver Canucks–New Jersey Devils) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:01 | VAN | Jake DeBrusk | Conor Garland, Zeev Buium | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 06:48 | VAN | Zeev Buium | Conor Garland, Thatcher Demko | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 04:02 | NJD | Luke Hughes | Jesper Bratt, Dawson Mercer | 5v5 | 2–1 |
Team Comparison
| Vancouver Canucks | New Jersey Devils | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 15 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.51 | 2.80 |
| High-danger shots | 6 | 9 |
| Corsi % | 40.0% | 60.0% |
| Power play | 2/3 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 48.2% | 51.8% |
| Hits | 22 | 18 |
| Blocks | 16 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 4 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zeev Buium | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 19:50 | — | 1.49 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 18:59 | — | 1.23 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 15:17 | — | 0.80 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:31 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:56 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Marco Rossi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:16 | — | 0.20 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:57 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Linus Karlsson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:17 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:48 | — | 0.10 |
| Kiefer Sherwood | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:29 | — | 0.05 |
| David Kampf | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:25 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Nils Hoglander | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:10 | — | 0.05 |
| Max Sasson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:20 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Evander Kane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:29 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:39 | — | 0.00 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:43 | — | -0.10 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:18 | — | -0.10 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:36 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Hughes | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 27:01 | — | 0.70 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21:46 | — | 0.64 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:22 | — | 0.64 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:34 | — | 0.20 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:04 | — | 0.20 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:46 | — | 0.10 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:06 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:25 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Juho Lammikko | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:07 | — | 0.05 |
| Colton White | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:49 | — | 0.05 |
| Dennis Cholowski | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:51 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Angus Crookshank | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:05 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:22 | — | 0.05 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:30 | — | 0.00 |
| Stefan Noesen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:08 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:03 | — | -0.05 |
| Xavier Parent | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:22 | — | -0.10 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:25 | — | -0.25 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thatcher Demko | Vancouver Canucks | 25 | 26 | 96.2% | 2.10 | W |
| Jacob Markstrom | New Jersey Devils | 13 | 15 | 86.7% | -0.49 | L |
Analysis
The Vancouver Canucks defeated the New Jersey Devils 2–1 on Dec 14, 2025, a one-goal game.
New Jersey Devils generated 2.8 expected goals to Vancouver Canucks's 1.51 — New Jersey Devils owned the better of the chances but Vancouver Canucks took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Zeev Buium led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.49 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Thatcher Demko stopped 25 of 26, worth 2.1 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Vancouver Canucks vs New Jersey Devils game?
The Vancouver Canucks beat the New Jersey Devils 2–1 on Dec 14, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was Vancouver Canucks 2, New Jersey Devils 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Zeev Buium led all skaters at 1.49, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New Jersey Devils generated 2.8 expected goals and Vancouver Canucks generated 1.51, 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?
Vancouver Canucks put 15 shots on goal and New Jersey Devils put 26. High-danger chances went 6 to 9.
How did the goaltenders play?
Thatcher Demko stopped 25 of 26 (2.1 goals saved above expected); Jacob Markstrom stopped 13 of 15 (-0.49 goals saved above expected).