New Jersey Devils at Utah Mammoth
NHL game between the New Jersey Devils and the Utah Mammoth on Dec 19, 2025. Final score: New Jersey Devils 2, Utah Mammoth 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Venue | Delta Center |
| New Jersey Devils score | 2 |
| Utah Mammoth 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 | Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 2 | 5 | 22:08 | 0.60 | 1.87 |
| 2nd | Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19:00 | 0.19 | 1.19 |
| 3rd | Nick DeSimone | D | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:05 | 0.10 | 1.10 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New Jersey Devils–Utah Mammoth) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 09:35 | UTA | Daniil But | Sean Durzi | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 2nd 11:21 | NJD | Connor Brown | Nico Hischier | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 04:20 | NJD | Stefan Noesen | Nico Hischier, Luke Hughes | 4v5 | 2–1 |
Team Comparison
| New Jersey Devils | Utah Mammoth | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 22 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.45 | 3.64 |
| High-danger shots | 6 | 14 |
| Corsi % | 40.2% | 59.8% |
| Power play | 1/5 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 46.3% | 53.7% |
| Hits | 12 | 20 |
| Blocks | 26 | 16 |
| Giveaways | 13 | 9 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 2 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 22:08 | 0.60 | 1.87 |
| Connor Brown | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22:16 | 0.13 | 1.09 |
| Stefan Noesen | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:25 | 0.57 | 0.48 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:29 | 0.21 | 0.46 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:33 | 0.19 | 0.26 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:43 | 0.01 | 0.25 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:23 | 0.00 | 0.16 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 20:06 | 0.17 | 0.06 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:01 | 0.03 | -0.08 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:52 | 0.61 | -0.14 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:02 | 0.00 | -0.16 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:07 | 0.01 | -0.18 |
| Xavier Parent | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:37 | 0.01 | -0.20 |
| Colton White | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:57 | 0.00 | -0.24 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:53 | 0.00 | -0.28 |
| Angus Crookshank | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:37 | 0.00 | -0.30 |
| Juho Lammikko | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:29 | 0.00 | -0.56 |
| Brett Pesce | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:01 | 0.00 | -0.81 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19:00 | 0.19 | 1.19 |
| Nick DeSimone | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12:05 | 0.10 | 1.10 |
| Daniil But | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:06 | 0.25 | 0.93 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:08 | 0.03 | 0.82 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:34 | 0.21 | 0.70 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:14 | 0.11 | 0.67 |
| Liam O'Brien | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:22 | 0.09 | 0.48 |
| Michael Carcone | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:21 | 0.10 | 0.48 |
| Jack McBain | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:06 | 0.31 | 0.47 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:40 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Dylan Guenther | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:33 | 0.14 | 0.08 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:18 | 0.11 | 0.08 |
| John Marino | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:12 | 0.29 | 0.07 |
| Barrett Hayton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:17 | 0.44 | 0.06 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:12 | 0.31 | 0.03 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 14:08 | 0.38 | -0.18 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:59 | 0.16 | -0.19 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:55 | 0.00 | -0.19 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Markstrom | New Jersey Devils | 32 | 33 | 97.0% | 2.07 | W |
| Karel Vejmelka | Utah Mammoth | 20 | 22 | 90.9% | -0.04 | L |
Analysis
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Utah Mammoth 2–1 on Dec 19, 2025, a one-goal game.
Utah Mammoth generated 3.64 expected goals to New Jersey Devils's 2.45 — Utah Mammoth owned the better of the chances but New Jersey Devils took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Nico Hischier led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.87 on 2 assists, 5 shots on goal.
Jacob Markstrom stopped 32 of 33, worth 2.07 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New Jersey Devils vs Utah Mammoth game?
The New Jersey Devils beat the Utah Mammoth 2–1 on Dec 19, 2025.
What was the final score?
The final score was New Jersey Devils 2, Utah Mammoth 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nico Hischier led all skaters at 1.87, on 0G, 2A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Utah Mammoth generated 3.64 expected goals and New Jersey Devils generated 2.45, so Utah Mammoth created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
New Jersey Devils put 22 shots on goal and Utah Mammoth put 33. High-danger chances went 6 to 14.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jacob Markstrom stopped 32 of 33 (2.07 goals saved above expected); Karel Vejmelka stopped 20 of 22 (-0.04 goals saved above expected).