New Jersey Devils at Minnesota Wild
NHL game between the New Jersey Devils and the Minnesota Wild on Jan 12, 2026. Final score: New Jersey Devils 5, Minnesota Wild 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Venue | Grand Casino Arena |
| New Jersey Devils score | 5 |
| Minnesota Wild score | 2 |
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 | Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 19:08 | 0.18 | 2.41 |
| 2nd | Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 18:13 | 0.39 | 2.32 |
| 3rd | Ondrej Palat | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 14:36 | 0.34 | 2.23 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New Jersey Devils–Minnesota Wild) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 10:07 | NJD | Dawson Mercer | Nico Hischier | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 13:41 | MIN | Ryan Hartman | Brock Faber, Marcus Johansson | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 19:52 | NJD | Ondrej Palat | Nico Hischier, Jonas Siegenthaler | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 07:28 | NJD | Jesper Bratt | Dougie Hamilton, Jack Hughes | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 07:49 | NJD | Jesper Bratt | Dougie Hamilton, Brenden Dillon | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 3rd 09:39 | NJD | Ondrej Palat | Dawson Mercer | 5v5 | 5–1 |
| 3rd 19:41 | MIN | Marcus Foligno | Jonas Brodin, Vinnie Hinostroza | 5v4 | 5–2 |
Team Comparison
| New Jersey Devils | Minnesota Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.78 | 2.68 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 47.9% | 52.1% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 57.6% | 42.4% |
| Hits | 18 | 16 |
| Blocks | 19 | 14 |
| Giveaways | 12 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 4 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 19:08 | 0.18 | 2.41 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 18:13 | 0.39 | 2.32 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 14:36 | 0.34 | 2.23 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16:36 | 0.31 | 2.22 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 15:42 | 0.46 | 2.21 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:07 | 0.01 | 1.65 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:04 | 0.25 | 1.01 |
| Brett Pesce | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:22 | 0.09 | 0.75 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:38 | 0.09 | 0.53 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:31 | 0.12 | 0.33 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:12 | 0.23 | 0.10 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:12 | 0.13 | 0.10 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:19 | 0.01 | 0.04 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:45 | 0.03 | -0.11 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:31 | 0.11 | -0.21 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:22 | 0.00 | -0.28 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:20 | 0.00 | -0.46 |
| Johnathan Kovacevic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:19 | 0.02 | -0.52 |
Minnesota Wild Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Hartman | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:51 | 0.63 | 1.22 |
| Jonas Brodin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:24 | 0.04 | 1.00 |
| Marcus Johansson | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:17 | 0.39 | 0.82 |
| Marcus Foligno | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15:40 | 0.31 | 0.66 |
| Matt Boldy | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:35 | 0.72 | 0.61 |
| Ben Jones | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:39 | 0.04 | 0.43 |
| Vinnie Hinostroza | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9:16 | 0.02 | 0.28 |
| Brock Faber | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 26:35 | 0.07 | 0.10 |
| Jared Spurgeon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:05 | 0.05 | 0.10 |
| Yakov Trenin | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:57 | 0.08 | 0.07 |
| Daemon Hunt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:37 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Vladimir Tarasenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:40 | 0.28 | -0.10 |
| Kirill Kaprizov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:59 | 0.03 | -0.38 |
| Nico Sturm | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:22 | 0.15 | -0.50 |
| Quinn Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 26:06 | 0.21 | -0.53 |
| Danila Yurov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:06 | 0.00 | -0.58 |
| Jake Middleton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:04 | 0.00 | -0.81 |
| Mats Zuccarello | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:47 | 0.09 | -0.86 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Markstrom | New Jersey Devils | 21 | 23 | 91.3% | 0.84 | W |
| Jesper Wallstedt | Minnesota Wild | 24 | 29 | 82.8% | -2.44 | L |
Analysis
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Minnesota Wild 5–2 on Jan 12, 2026.
Minnesota Wild generated 2.68 expected goals to New Jersey Devils's 2.78 — 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.
Dougie Hamilton led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.41 on 2 assists, 2 shots on goal.
Jacob Markstrom stopped 21 of 23, worth 0.84 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New Jersey Devils vs Minnesota Wild game?
The New Jersey Devils beat the Minnesota Wild 5–2 on Jan 12, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New Jersey Devils 5, Minnesota Wild 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Dougie Hamilton led all skaters at 2.41, on 0G, 2A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Minnesota Wild generated 2.68 expected goals and New Jersey Devils generated 2.78, so New Jersey Devils created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New Jersey Devils put 29 shots on goal and Minnesota Wild put 23. High-danger chances went 14 to 15.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jacob Markstrom stopped 21 of 23 (0.84 goals saved above expected); Jesper Wallstedt stopped 24 of 29 (-2.44 goals saved above expected).