New Jersey Devils at Vancouver Canucks
NHL game between the New Jersey Devils and the Vancouver Canucks on Jan 23, 2026. Final score: New Jersey Devils 5, Vancouver Canucks 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Venue | Rogers Arena |
| New Jersey Devils score | 5 |
| Vancouver Canucks 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 | Cody Glass | C | 2 | 1 | 4 | 12:28 | 0.39 | 2.24 |
| 2nd | Lenni Hameenaho | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 10:03 | 0.37 | 1.54 |
| 3rd | Nico Hischier | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 19:57 | 1.00 | 1.49 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New Jersey Devils–Vancouver Canucks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:41 | NJD | Lenni Hameenaho | Simon Nemec, Cody Glass | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 02:34 | NJD | Nico Hischier | Jack Hughes, Dougie Hamilton | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 03:14 | NJD | Cody Glass | Lenni Hameenaho, Jonas Siegenthaler | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 2nd 09:47 | VAN | Linus Karlsson | Nils Hoglander, Marcus Pettersson | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 11:59 | VAN | Teddy Blueger | Drew O'Connor | 4v5 | 3–2 |
| 2nd 15:12 | NJD | Connor Brown | Arseny Gritsyuk, Nico Hischier | 4v5 | 4–2 |
| 2nd 18:12 | VAN | Zeev Buium | Elias Pettersson | 5v5 | 4–3 |
| 3rd 11:03 | NJD | Cody Glass | Timo Meier, Johnathan Kovacevic | 5v5 | 5–3 |
| 3rd 18:48 | VAN | Brock Boeser | Linus Karlsson, Tom Willander | 6v5 | 5–4 |
Team Comparison
| New Jersey Devils | Vancouver Canucks | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 5 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 24 | 25 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.59 | 3.58 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 50.9% | 49.1% |
| Power play | 2/2 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 52.1% | 47.9% |
| Hits | 17 | 19 |
| Blocks | 15 | 17 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 18 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 5 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Glass | C | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 12:28 | 0.39 | 2.24 |
| Lenni Hameenaho | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10:03 | 0.37 | 1.54 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 19:57 | 1.00 | 1.49 |
| Johnathan Kovacevic | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:28 | 0.01 | 0.89 |
| Connor Brown | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:37 | 1.02 | 0.75 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:54 | 0.29 | 0.74 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:02 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:14 | 0.00 | 0.64 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:22 | 0.01 | 0.64 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:46 | 0.12 | 0.64 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:10 | 0.05 | 0.44 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:12 | 0.09 | 0.20 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:23 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:27 | 0.02 | 0.10 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:03 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Brett Pesce | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:56 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:32 | 0.00 | -0.15 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:26 | 0.05 | -0.15 |
Vancouver Canucks Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linus Karlsson | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 14:38 | 0.40 | 1.44 |
| Teddy Blueger | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:25 | 0.34 | 0.90 |
| Marcus Pettersson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:34 | 0.09 | 0.84 |
| Zeev Buium | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 23:59 | 0.39 | 0.70 |
| Brock Boeser | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:26 | 1.04 | 0.70 |
| Drew O'Connor | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:11 | 0.46 | 0.69 |
| Nils Hoglander | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12:25 | 0.10 | 0.69 |
| Elias Pettersson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:18 | 0.01 | 0.69 |
| Tom Willander | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:15 | 0.00 | 0.49 |
| Elias Pettersson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:08 | 0.00 | 0.35 |
| Filip Hronek | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27:27 | 0.07 | 0.25 |
| Tyler Myers | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:18 | 0.09 | 0.15 |
| Jake DeBrusk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:44 | 0.34 | 0.05 |
| Evander Kane | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:33 | 0.28 | 0.05 |
| Liam Ohgren | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:33 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| David Kampf | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:32 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Filip Chytil | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:29 | 0.15 | -0.10 |
| Conor Garland | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:29 | 0.06 | -0.35 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Markstrom | New Jersey Devils | 21 | 25 | 84.0% | -1.76 | W |
| Kevin Lankinen | Vancouver Canucks | 19 | 24 | 79.2% | -1.25 | L |
Analysis
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Vancouver Canucks 5–4 on Jan 23, 2026, a one-goal game.
Vancouver Canucks generated 3.58 expected goals to New Jersey Devils's 2.59 — Vancouver Canucks 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 2.24 on 2 goals, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Kevin Lankinen stopped 19 of 24, worth -1.25 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New Jersey Devils vs Vancouver Canucks game?
The New Jersey Devils beat the Vancouver Canucks 5–4 on Jan 23, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New Jersey Devils 5, Vancouver Canucks 4.
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 2.24, on 2G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Vancouver Canucks generated 3.58 expected goals and New Jersey Devils generated 2.59, so Vancouver Canucks 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 24 shots on goal and Vancouver Canucks put 25. High-danger chances went 12 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jacob Markstrom stopped 21 of 25 (-1.76 goals saved above expected); Kevin Lankinen stopped 19 of 24 (-1.25 goals saved above expected).