Seattle Kraken at New Jersey Devils
NHL game between the Seattle Kraken and the New Jersey Devils on Jan 15, 2026. Final score: Seattle Kraken 2, New Jersey Devils 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Venue | Prudential Center |
| Seattle Kraken score | 2 |
| New Jersey Devils score | 3 |
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 | 1 | 3 | 22:05 | 0.13 | 1.98 |
| 2nd | Jared McCann | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:06 | 0.80 | 1.86 |
| 3rd | Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 24:17 | 0.13 | 1.84 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Seattle Kraken–New Jersey Devils) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 00:54 | NJD | Cody Glass | Dougie Hamilton | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 08:55 | SEA | Adam Larsson | Jared McCann, Vince Dunn | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 03:33 | NJD | Nico Hischier | Jack Hughes, Luke Hughes | 5v4 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 05:06 | SEA | Jared McCann | Vince Dunn, Jordan Eberle | 4v5 | 2–2 |
| OT 03:42 | NJD | Nico Hischier | Jack Hughes, Luke Hughes | 3v3 | 2–3 |
Team Comparison
| Seattle Kraken | New Jersey Devils | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 17 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.58 | 2.86 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 43.9% | 56.1% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 1/2 |
| Faceoff % | 46.8% | 53.2% |
| Hits | 20 | 14 |
| Blocks | 17 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 14 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 9 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared McCann | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 16:06 | 0.80 | 1.86 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 24:17 | 0.13 | 1.84 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 22:47 | 0.14 | 1.29 |
| Berkly Catton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:13 | 0.37 | 0.52 |
| Jordan Eberle | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:30 | 0.45 | 0.49 |
| Shane Wright | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:19 | 0.07 | 0.26 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:26 | 0.25 | 0.07 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:22 | 0.02 | 0.02 |
| Cale Fleury | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:23 | 0.07 | -0.06 |
| Jaden Schwartz | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:52 | 0.03 | -0.11 |
| Ryan Lindgren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:47 | 0.07 | -0.14 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:42 | 0.01 | -0.23 |
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:03 | 0.11 | -0.34 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:27 | 0.00 | -0.37 |
| Ryan Winterton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:38 | 0.00 | -0.41 |
| Ben Meyers | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:10 | 0.05 | -0.42 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:47 | 0.00 | -0.99 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:54 | 0.00 | -1.09 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22:05 | 0.13 | 1.98 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 26:45 | 0.18 | 1.67 |
| Cody Glass | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:19 | 0.65 | 1.56 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:29 | 0.00 | 1.14 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 19:01 | 0.54 | 1.13 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15:18 | 0.36 | 1.06 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 23:28 | 0.06 | 0.97 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:16 | 0.00 | 0.73 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:12 | 0.05 | 0.49 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:56 | 0.00 | 0.25 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:49 | 0.44 | 0.21 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:20 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Brett Pesce | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:44 | 0.02 | -0.08 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:33 | 0.07 | -0.08 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:54 | 0.00 | -0.20 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:07 | 0.27 | -0.22 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:08 | 0.04 | -0.33 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:48 | 0.28 | -0.42 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philipp Grubauer | Seattle Kraken | 23 | 26 | 88.5% | 0.06 | L |
| Jacob Markstrom | New Jersey Devils | 15 | 17 | 88.2% | 0.27 | W |
Analysis
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Seattle Kraken 3–2 on Jan 15, 2026, a one-goal game.
New Jersey Devils generated 2.86 expected goals to Seattle Kraken's 2.58 — New Jersey Devils edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Dougie Hamilton led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.98 on 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Seattle Kraken vs New Jersey Devils game?
The New Jersey Devils beat the Seattle Kraken 3–2 on Jan 15, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New Jersey Devils 3, Seattle Kraken 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 1.98, on 0G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New Jersey Devils generated 2.86 expected goals and Seattle Kraken generated 2.58, so New Jersey Devils created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Seattle Kraken put 17 shots on goal and New Jersey Devils put 26. High-danger chances went 9 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Philipp Grubauer stopped 23 of 26 (0.06 goals saved above expected); Jacob Markstrom stopped 15 of 17 (0.27 goals saved above expected).