Carolina Hurricanes at New Jersey Devils
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the New Jersey Devils on Jan 04, 2026. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 3, New Jersey Devils 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 04, 2026 |
| Venue | Prudential Center |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 3 |
| 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 | Taylor Hall | L | 1 | 1 | 4 | 15:07 | 0.40 | 2.44 |
| 2nd | Logan Stankoven | C | 1 | 0 | 4 | 12:58 | 0.40 | 1.29 |
| 3rd | Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:57 | 0.48 | 1.12 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–New Jersey Devils) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:51 | CAR | Nikolaj Ehlers | — | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 07:34 | NJD | Dawson Mercer | Arseny Gritsyuk, Jonas Siegenthaler | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 07:47 | CAR | Taylor Hall | — | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 12:16 | CAR | Logan Stankoven | Taylor Hall | 5v5 | 3–1 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | New Jersey Devils | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.42 | 2.75 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 46.0% | 54.0% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 0/5 |
| Faceoff % | 55.9% | 44.1% |
| Hits | 16 | 22 |
| Blocks | 18 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 3 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Hall | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 15:07 | 0.40 | 2.44 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 12:58 | 0.40 | 1.29 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:57 | 0.48 | 1.12 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:20 | 0.58 | 1.07 |
| Joel Nystrom | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:11 | 0.11 | 0.76 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:55 | 0.21 | 0.69 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:22 | 0.01 | 0.68 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:23 | 0.00 | 0.23 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:26 | 0.01 | 0.22 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:08 | 0.08 | 0.21 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:26 | 0.06 | 0.18 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:34 | 0.25 | 0.15 |
| Noah Philp | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:48 | 0.10 | 0.15 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:56 | 0.33 | 0.09 |
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:39 | 0.08 | -0.04 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:11 | 0.00 | -0.04 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:24 | 0.00 | -0.06 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:42 | 0.04 | -0.10 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:04 | 0.00 | 0.66 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:49 | 0.13 | 0.58 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:58 | 0.44 | 0.43 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 25:27 | 0.09 | 0.32 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:13 | 0.06 | 0.11 |
| Stefan Noesen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:27 | 0.23 | 0.07 |
| Juho Lammikko | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:52 | 0.06 | 0.01 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:36 | 0.44 | 0.00 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 25:16 | 0.69 | -0.04 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:47 | 0.09 | -0.06 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:10 | 0.00 | -0.12 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:51 | 0.09 | -0.19 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 24:55 | 0.23 | -0.26 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:58 | 0.00 | -0.30 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:25 | 0.13 | -0.34 |
| Colton White | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:59 | 0.01 | -0.39 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:43 | 0.07 | -0.92 |
| Brett Pesce | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:46 | 0.01 | -1.16 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Bussi | Carolina Hurricanes | 28 | 29 | 96.6% | 1.45 | W |
| Jake Allen | New Jersey Devils | 27 | 29 | 93.1% | -0.32 | L |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New Jersey Devils 3–1 on Jan 04, 2026.
New Jersey Devils generated 2.75 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 3.42 — the run of play matched the result, with Carolina Hurricanes earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Taylor Hall led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.44 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Brandon Bussi stopped 28 of 29, worth 1.45 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Carolina Hurricanes vs New Jersey Devils game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 3–1 on Jan 04, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 3, New Jersey Devils 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Taylor Hall led all skaters at 2.44, on 1G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New Jersey Devils generated 2.75 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 3.42, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Carolina Hurricanes put 29 shots on goal and New Jersey Devils put 29. High-danger chances went 12 to 17.
How did the goaltenders play?
Brandon Bussi stopped 28 of 29 (1.45 goals saved above expected); Jake Allen stopped 27 of 29 (-0.32 goals saved above expected).