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 | Jordan Eberle | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:45 | 1.13 | 1.39 |
| 2nd | Jack Hughes | C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 24:16 | 0.32 | 1.29 |
| 3rd | Connor Brown | R | 0 | 2 | 1 | 13:28 | 0.09 | 1.28 |
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 | 0.32 | 1.29 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13:28 | 0.09 | 1.28 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 21:30 | 0.27 | 1.19 |
| Brett Pesce | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:55 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:05 | 0.26 | 0.20 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:46 | 0.05 | 0.15 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:39 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Johnathan Kovacevic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15:04 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:32 | 0.13 | 0.05 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:38 | 0.11 | 0.00 |
| Lenni Hameenaho | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:05 | 0.10 | 0.00 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 21:23 | 0.73 | 0.00 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:39 | 0.29 | 0.00 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:52 | 0.12 | 0.00 |
| Ondrej Palat | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:19 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:09 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6:31 | 0.20 | -0.10 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:53 | 0.15 | -1.27 |
Seattle Kraken Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Eberle | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 17:45 | 1.13 | 1.39 |
| Berkly Catton | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:11 | 0.45 | 0.85 |
| Eeli Tolvanen | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:59 | 0.05 | 0.79 |
| Chandler Stephenson | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:50 | 0.22 | 0.79 |
| Ryker Evans | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:43 | 0.01 | 0.75 |
| Matty Beniers | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 19:02 | 0.06 | 0.70 |
| Jacob Melanson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:41 | 0.10 | 0.20 |
| Adam Larsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:15 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Jaden Schwartz | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:52 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Ryan Winterton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:26 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Shane Wright | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:31 | 0.26 | 0.05 |
| Vince Dunn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:42 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Frederick Gaudreau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:39 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Kaapo Kakko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:04 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Brandon Montour | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:43 | 0.16 | -0.05 |
| Jared McCann | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:25 | 0.04 | -0.05 |
| Jamie Oleksiak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:54 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Ryan Lindgren | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:32 | 0.00 | -0.17 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Markstrom | New Jersey Devils | 15 | 18 | 83.3% | -1.08 | L |
| Joey Daccord | Seattle Kraken | 27 | 29 | 93.1% | 1.57 | 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.
Jordan Eberle led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.39 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Joey Daccord stopped 27 of 29, worth 1.57 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 — Jordan Eberle led all skaters at 1.39, 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 (-1.08 goals saved above expected); Joey Daccord stopped 27 of 29 (1.57 goals saved above expected).