New Jersey Devils at Seattle Kraken
NHL game between the New Jersey Devils and the Seattle Kraken on Jan 25, 2026. Final score: New Jersey Devils 2, Seattle Kraken 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 25, 2026 |
| Venue | Climate Pledge Arena |
| New Jersey Devils score | 2 |
| Seattle Kraken 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 | Jack Hughes | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 24:16 | 0.36 | 1.69 |
| 2nd | Jordan Eberle | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:45 | 0.91 | 1.62 |
| 3rd | Dougie Hamilton | D | 1 | 1 | 5 | 21:30 | 0.31 | 1.54 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New Jersey Devils–Seattle Kraken) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 08:11 | NJD | Dougie Hamilton | Jack Hughes, Connor Brown | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 07:37 | SEA | Ryker Evans | — | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 07:04 | SEA | Matty Beniers | Jordan Eberle | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 07:22 | SEA | Berkly Catton | Chandler Stephenson, Eeli Tolvanen | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 08:14 | NJD | Jack Hughes | Dougie Hamilton, Connor Brown | 4v5 | 2–3 |
| 3rd 18:48 | SEA | Jordan Eberle | — | 5v6 | 2–4 |
Team Comparison
| New Jersey Devils | Seattle Kraken | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 19 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.20 | 3.28 |
| High-danger shots | 13 | 7 |
| Corsi % | 60.9% | 39.1% |
| Power play | 2/4 | 0/4 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 13 | 19 |
| Blocks | 16 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 16 | 9 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 4 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Hughes | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 24:16 | 0.36 | 1.69 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 21:30 | 0.31 | 1.54 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13:28 | 0.14 | 1.07 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:23 | 0.86 | 0.43 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:09 | 0.01 | 0.30 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:05 | 0.26 | 0.29 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:32 | 0.13 | 0.08 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:52 | 0.12 | 0.01 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:38 | 0.11 | -0.03 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:31 | 0.20 | -0.04 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:39 | 0.02 | -0.09 |
| Brett Pesce | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:55 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
| Johnathan Kovacevic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:04 | 0.06 | -0.34 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:39 | 0.43 | -0.35 |
| Lenni Hameenaho | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:05 | 0.10 | -0.46 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:19 | 0.00 | -0.47 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:53 | 0.22 | -0.56 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:46 | 0.05 | -0.87 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Eberle | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:45 | 0.91 | 1.62 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:50 | 0.23 | 1.32 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:43 | 0.01 | 1.30 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:59 | 0.05 | 1.11 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:54 | 0.00 | 1.01 |
| Berkly Catton | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:11 | 0.45 | 0.87 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:02 | 0.06 | 0.84 |
| Jaden Schwartz | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:52 | 0.01 | 0.66 |
| Ryan Lindgren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:32 | 0.00 | 0.43 |
| Jacob Melanson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:41 | 0.10 | 0.40 |
| Brandon Montour | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:43 | 0.19 | 0.35 |
| Ryan Winterton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:26 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:04 | 0.02 | 0.14 |
| Shane Wright | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:31 | 0.32 | 0.06 |
| Jared McCann | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:25 | 0.06 | 0.04 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:39 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:15 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:42 | 0.00 | -0.47 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Markstrom | New Jersey Devils | 15 | 18 | 83.3% | -1.36 | L |
| Joey Daccord | Seattle Kraken | 27 | 29 | 93.1% | 0.90 | W |
Analysis
The Seattle Kraken defeated the New Jersey Devils 4–2 on Jan 25, 2026.
Seattle Kraken generated 3.28 expected goals to New Jersey Devils's 3.2 — the run of play matched the result, with Seattle Kraken earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Jack Hughes led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.69 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Joey Daccord stopped 27 of 29, worth 0.9 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New Jersey Devils vs Seattle Kraken game?
The Seattle Kraken beat the New Jersey Devils 4–2 on Jan 25, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Seattle Kraken 4, New Jersey Devils 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jack Hughes led all skaters at 1.69, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Seattle Kraken generated 3.28 expected goals and New Jersey Devils generated 3.2, so Seattle Kraken created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New Jersey Devils put 29 shots on goal and Seattle Kraken put 19. High-danger chances went 13 to 7.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jacob Markstrom stopped 15 of 18 (-1.36 goals saved above expected); Joey Daccord stopped 27 of 29 (0.9 goals saved above expected).