Carolina Hurricanes at New Jersey Devils
NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the New Jersey Devils on Jan 18, 2026. Final score: Carolina Hurricanes 4, New Jersey Devils 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 18, 2026 |
| Venue | Prudential Center |
| Carolina Hurricanes score | 4 |
| 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 | Andrei Svechnikov | R | 3 | 0 | 4 | 14:53 | 0.45 | 3.02 |
| 2nd | Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 3 | 0 | 19:17 | 0.00 | 2.66 |
| 3rd | Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:22 | 0.15 | 1.32 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Carolina Hurricanes–New Jersey Devils) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 13:12 | CAR | Andrei Svechnikov | Sebastian Aho | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 14:09 | CAR | Andrei Svechnikov | Sebastian Aho, Sean Walker | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 04:27 | NJD | Timo Meier | Cody Glass, Dougie Hamilton | 5v4 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 08:33 | CAR | Jackson Blake | Nikolaj Ehlers, K'Andre Miller | 5v6 | 3–1 |
| 3rd 15:52 | CAR | Andrei Svechnikov | Sebastian Aho, Seth Jarvis | 5v5 | 4–1 |
Team Comparison
| Carolina Hurricanes | New Jersey Devils | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 35 | 30 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.88 | 3.19 |
| High-danger shots | 22 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 55.8% | 44.2% |
| Power play | 1/1 | 1/4 |
| Faceoff % | 44.1% | 55.9% |
| Hits | 20 | 22 |
| Blocks | 12 | 15 |
| Giveaways | 9 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 9 | 2 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 14:53 | 0.45 | 3.02 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 19:17 | 0.00 | 2.66 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:22 | 0.15 | 1.32 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:55 | 0.03 | 1.32 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15:20 | 0.17 | 1.18 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:24 | 0.08 | 1.08 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 14:32 | 0.90 | 1.02 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:56 | 0.58 | 0.99 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 24:11 | 0.03 | 0.73 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:05 | 0.52 | 0.70 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21:37 | 0.07 | 0.56 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:25 | 0.06 | 0.29 |
| Joel Nystrom | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:10 | 0.05 | 0.20 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:13 | 0.39 | 0.19 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:45 | 0.43 | 0.14 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:01 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:19 | 0.47 | 0.04 |
| Jesperi Kotkaniemi | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:32 | 0.00 | -0.09 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timo Meier | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 21:07 | 0.91 | 0.86 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:24 | 0.24 | 0.54 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:04 | 0.07 | 0.23 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:12 | 0.00 | 0.09 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:25 | 0.13 | -0.05 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:47 | 0.00 | -0.07 |
| Brett Pesce | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:17 | 0.10 | -0.07 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:26 | 0.18 | -0.14 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:34 | 0.02 | -0.18 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:29 | 0.06 | -0.23 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:32 | 0.56 | -0.24 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:35 | 0.15 | -0.25 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:05 | 0.05 | -0.30 |
| Johnathan Kovacevic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:06 | 0.00 | -0.44 |
| Juho Lammikko | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:15 | 0.00 | -0.46 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:46 | 0.40 | -0.49 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:19 | 0.00 | -0.77 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8:40 | 0.39 | -0.80 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Andersen | Carolina Hurricanes | 29 | 30 | 96.7% | 2.03 | W |
| Jacob Markstrom | New Jersey Devils | 31 | 35 | 88.6% | 0.22 | L |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New Jersey Devils 4–1 on Jan 18, 2026.
New Jersey Devils generated 3.19 expected goals to Carolina Hurricanes's 3.88 — the run of play matched the result, with Carolina Hurricanes earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Andrei Svechnikov led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.02 on 3 goals, 4 shots on goal.
Frederik Andersen stopped 29 of 30, worth 2.03 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 4–1 on Jan 18, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 4, New Jersey Devils 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Andrei Svechnikov led all skaters at 3.02, on 3G, 0A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New Jersey Devils generated 3.19 expected goals and Carolina Hurricanes generated 3.88, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Carolina Hurricanes put 35 shots on goal and New Jersey Devils put 30. High-danger chances went 22 to 11.