New Jersey Devils at Edmonton Oilers
NHL game between the New Jersey Devils and the Edmonton Oilers on Jan 20, 2026. Final score: New Jersey Devils 2, Edmonton Oilers 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Venue | Rogers Place |
| New Jersey Devils score | 2 |
| Edmonton Oilers 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 | Cody Glass | C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 14:34 | 0.59 | 2.22 |
| 2nd | Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:05 | 0.11 | 2.18 |
| 3rd | Jake Walman | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:12 | 0.14 | 1.16 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New Jersey Devils–Edmonton Oilers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 05:23 | NJD | Arseny Gritsyuk | Cody Glass, Dougie Hamilton | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 07:02 | EDM | Matt Savoie | Jake Walman, Isaac Howard | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 08:32 | NJD | Cody Glass | Arseny Gritsyuk, Connor Brown | 5v5 | 2–1 |
Team Comparison
| New Jersey Devils | Edmonton Oilers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 17 | 23 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.39 | 3.40 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 45.5% | 54.5% |
| Power play | 0/1 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 38.6% | 61.4% |
| Hits | 14 | 17 |
| Blocks | 12 | 12 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 17 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 3 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Glass | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 14:34 | 0.59 | 2.22 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13:05 | 0.11 | 2.18 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:44 | 0.10 | 0.75 |
| Lenni Hameenaho | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:32 | 0.07 | 0.37 |
| Johnathan Kovacevic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:27 | 0.00 | 0.28 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:55 | 0.08 | 0.23 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:20 | 0.00 | 0.19 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24:14 | 0.04 | 0.17 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:11 | 0.14 | -0.04 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:27 | 0.36 | -0.11 |
| Brett Pesce | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:03 | 0.12 | -0.14 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:18 | 0.11 | -0.15 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:45 | 0.10 | -0.21 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16:22 | 0.40 | -0.22 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:04 | 0.10 | -0.29 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:03 | 0.00 | -0.32 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:47 | 0.00 | -0.34 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:09 | 0.04 | -0.37 |
Edmonton Oilers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Walman | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:12 | 0.14 | 1.16 |
| Matt Savoie | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 16:42 | 0.27 | 1.09 |
| Zach Hyman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 24:27 | 0.71 | 0.65 |
| Isaac Howard | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:46 | 0.00 | 0.62 |
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:32 | 0.06 | 0.45 |
| Connor McDavid | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 25:17 | 0.81 | 0.42 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:55 | 0.21 | 0.37 |
| Evan Bouchard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26:48 | 0.04 | 0.23 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:08 | 0.42 | 0.06 |
| Jack Roslovic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:37 | 0.30 | -0.01 |
| Curtis Lazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:41 | 0.11 | -0.01 |
| Ty Emberson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:53 | 0.01 | -0.03 |
| Andrew Mangiapane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:54 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Alec Regula | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2:35 | 0.00 | -0.08 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:36 | 0.01 | -0.19 |
| Mattias Janmark | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:42 | 0.00 | -0.29 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:51 | 0.01 | -0.30 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:55 | 0.00 | -0.47 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | New Jersey Devils | 22 | 23 | 95.7% | 1.99 | W |
| Tristan Jarry | Edmonton Oilers | 15 | 17 | 88.2% | 0.31 | L |
Analysis
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Edmonton Oilers 2–1 on Jan 20, 2026, a one-goal game.
Edmonton Oilers generated 3.4 expected goals to New Jersey Devils's 2.39 — Edmonton Oilers owned the better of the chances but New Jersey Devils took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Cody Glass led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.22 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Jake Allen stopped 22 of 23, worth 1.99 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New Jersey Devils vs Edmonton Oilers game?
The New Jersey Devils beat the Edmonton Oilers 2–1 on Jan 20, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New Jersey Devils 2, Edmonton Oilers 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Cody Glass led all skaters at 2.22, on 1G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Edmonton Oilers generated 3.4 expected goals and New Jersey Devils generated 2.39, so Edmonton Oilers 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 17 shots on goal and Edmonton Oilers put 23. High-danger chances went 10 to 16.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jake Allen stopped 22 of 23 (1.99 goals saved above expected); Tristan Jarry stopped 15 of 17 (0.31 goals saved above expected).