Utah Mammoth at New Jersey Devils
NHL game between the Utah Mammoth and the New Jersey Devils on Jan 03, 2026. Final score: Utah Mammoth 1, New Jersey Devils 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 03, 2026 |
| Venue | Prudential Center |
| Utah Mammoth score | 1 |
| 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 | Brett Pesce | D | 0 | 2 | 3 | 22:56 | 0.16 | 2.46 |
| 2nd | Jesper Bratt | L | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:38 | 0.47 | 1.51 |
| 3rd | Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 19:17 | 0.20 | 1.43 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Utah Mammoth–New Jersey Devils) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 12:27 | NJD | Jesper Bratt | Brett Pesce, Jack Hughes | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 14:18 | NJD | Timo Meier | Dawson Mercer, Brett Pesce | 5v5 | 0–2 |
| 2nd 15:13 | NJD | Nico Hischier | Jack Hughes, Jesper Bratt | 5v4 | 0–3 |
| 2nd 16:43 | NJD | Dougie Hamilton | Luke Glendening | 5v5 | 0–4 |
| 3rd 12:35 | UTA | Michael Carcone | Barrett Hayton, Sean Durzi | 5v5 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| Utah Mammoth | New Jersey Devils | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 31 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.23 | 3.29 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 55.9% | 44.1% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 48.1% | 51.9% |
| Hits | 28 | 24 |
| Blocks | 8 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Carcone | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 11:44 | 0.27 | 1.21 |
| Barrett Hayton | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:42 | 0.15 | 0.76 |
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:44 | 0.04 | 0.64 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:42 | 0.00 | 0.55 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:07 | 0.13 | 0.19 |
| Liam O'Brien | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:01 | 0.08 | 0.19 |
| Nick DeSimone | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:25 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Daniil But | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:18 | 0.43 | 0.15 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 22:17 | 0.59 | 0.12 |
| Jack McBain | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:36 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:46 | 0.52 | 0.02 |
| Alexander Kerfoot | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:06 | 0.07 | -0.07 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:52 | 0.23 | -0.12 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:11 | 0.00 | -0.12 |
| Dylan Guenther | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:20 | 0.57 | -0.15 |
| John Marino | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:28 | 0.06 | -0.19 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:38 | 0.04 | -0.37 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:59 | 0.01 | -0.53 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Pesce | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 22:56 | 0.16 | 2.46 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 18:38 | 0.47 | 1.51 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 19:17 | 0.20 | 1.43 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:06 | 0.51 | 1.23 |
| Timo Meier | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 16:20 | 0.75 | 1.03 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:12 | 0.13 | 0.88 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:14 | 0.25 | 0.86 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:35 | 0.16 | 0.73 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 22:47 | 0.15 | 0.43 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:21 | 0.11 | 0.30 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:44 | 0.00 | 0.29 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:27 | 0.02 | 0.19 |
| Juho Lammikko | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:46 | 0.00 | 0.13 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:12 | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Colton White | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:02 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Stefan Noesen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:46 | 0.41 | -0.24 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:44 | 0.00 | -0.28 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:53 | 0.01 | -0.71 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karel Vejmelka | Utah Mammoth | 26 | 30 | 86.7% | -1.18 | L |
| Jacob Markstrom | New Jersey Devils | 30 | 31 | 96.8% | 2.06 | W |
Analysis
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Utah Mammoth 4–1 on Jan 03, 2026.
New Jersey Devils generated 3.29 expected goals to Utah Mammoth's 3.23 — the run of play matched the result, with New Jersey Devils earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Brett Pesce led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.46 on 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Jacob Markstrom stopped 30 of 31, worth 2.06 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Utah Mammoth vs New Jersey Devils game?
The New Jersey Devils beat the Utah Mammoth 4–1 on Jan 03, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New Jersey Devils 4, Utah Mammoth 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Brett Pesce led all skaters at 2.46, on 0G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New Jersey Devils generated 3.29 expected goals and Utah Mammoth generated 3.23, so New Jersey Devils created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Utah Mammoth put 31 shots on goal and New Jersey Devils put 30. High-danger chances went 13 to 15.
How did the goaltenders play?
Karel Vejmelka stopped 26 of 30 (-1.18 goals saved above expected); Jacob Markstrom stopped 30 of 31 (2.06 goals saved above expected).