New Jersey Devils at Winnipeg Jets
NHL game between the New Jersey Devils and the Winnipeg Jets on Jan 11, 2026. Final score: New Jersey Devils 3, Winnipeg Jets 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 11, 2026 |
| Venue | Canada Life Centre |
| New Jersey Devils score | 3 |
| Winnipeg Jets 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 | Cole Perfetti | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 15:04 | 0.71 | 2.54 |
| 2nd | Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 2 | 4 | 27:04 | 0.56 | 2.08 |
| 3rd | Nico Hischier | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 24:16 | 0.91 | 1.73 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New Jersey Devils–Winnipeg Jets) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 18:50 | WPG | Alex Iafallo | Nino Niederreiter, Dylan Samberg | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 19:27 | NJD | Nico Hischier | Luke Hughes, Jesper Bratt | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 01:05 | NJD | Cody Glass | Luke Hughes, Jack Hughes | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 02:36 | WPG | Jonathan Toews | Cole Perfetti | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 2nd 08:08 | NJD | Cody Glass | Jack Hughes, Johnathan Kovacevic | 5v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 17:57 | WPG | Gabriel Vilardi | Cole Perfetti, Josh Morrissey | 5v5 | 3–3 |
| 3rd 06:17 | WPG | Tanner Pearson | Josh Morrissey, Cole Koepke | 5v5 | 3–4 |
Team Comparison
| New Jersey Devils | Winnipeg Jets | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 22 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.39 | 3.53 |
| High-danger shots | 19 | 17 |
| Corsi % | 54.4% | 45.6% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 51.9% | 48.1% |
| Hits | 17 | 15 |
| Blocks | 11 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 21 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 5 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 27:04 | 0.56 | 2.08 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 24:16 | 0.91 | 1.73 |
| Cody Glass | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 12:19 | 0.16 | 1.73 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 24:41 | 0.05 | 1.16 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:05 | 0.53 | 0.95 |
| Johnathan Kovacevic | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:14 | 0.23 | 0.88 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:49 | 0.00 | 0.47 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:25 | 0.25 | 0.14 |
| Brett Pesce | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:50 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:32 | 0.00 | -0.02 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:58 | 0.02 | -0.13 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:07 | 0.20 | -0.17 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:49 | 0.51 | -0.44 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:00 | 0.00 | -0.47 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:16 | 0.35 | -0.56 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:44 | 0.05 | -0.65 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:28 | 0.06 | -0.74 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:14 | 0.01 | -0.88 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Perfetti | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 15:04 | 0.71 | 2.54 |
| Logan Stanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:25 | 0.00 | 1.57 |
| Jonathan Toews | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:17 | 0.30 | 1.40 |
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 16:16 | 0.65 | 1.39 |
| Nino Niederreiter | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:26 | 0.33 | 1.39 |
| Josh Morrissey | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 26:28 | 0.06 | 0.94 |
| Tanner Pearson | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 8:16 | 0.22 | 0.88 |
| Dylan Samberg | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:13 | 0.09 | 0.62 |
| Alex Iafallo | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:47 | 0.51 | 0.59 |
| Cole Koepke | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9:25 | 0.00 | 0.54 |
| Adam Lowry | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:22 | 0.14 | 0.51 |
| Colin Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4:14 | 0.00 | 0.33 |
| Danil Zhilkin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:53 | 0.13 | 0.17 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25:07 | 0.00 | 0.11 |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:29 | 0.01 | -0.23 |
| Neal Pionk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:56 | 0.03 | -0.59 |
| Kyle Connor | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:42 | 0.44 | -0.85 |
| Mark Scheifele | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:40 | 0.18 | -0.91 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | New Jersey Devils | 18 | 22 | 81.8% | -0.46 | L |
| Connor Hellebuyck | Winnipeg Jets | 24 | 27 | 88.9% | 0.78 | W |
Analysis
The Winnipeg Jets defeated the New Jersey Devils 4–3 on Jan 11, 2026, a one-goal game.
Winnipeg Jets generated 3.53 expected goals to New Jersey Devils's 4.39 — New Jersey Devils owned the better of the chances but Winnipeg Jets took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Cole Perfetti led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.54 on 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 24 of 27, worth 0.78 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New Jersey Devils vs Winnipeg Jets game?
The Winnipeg Jets beat the New Jersey Devils 4–3 on Jan 11, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Winnipeg Jets 4, New Jersey Devils 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Cole Perfetti led all skaters at 2.54, on 0G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Winnipeg Jets generated 3.53 expected goals and New Jersey Devils generated 4.39, 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?
New Jersey Devils put 27 shots on goal and Winnipeg Jets put 22. High-danger chances went 19 to 17.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jake Allen stopped 18 of 22 (-0.46 goals saved above expected); Connor Hellebuyck stopped 24 of 27 (0.78 goals saved above expected).