Winnipeg Jets at New Jersey Devils
NHL game between the Winnipeg Jets and the New Jersey Devils on Jan 28, 2026. Final score: Winnipeg Jets 4, New Jersey Devils 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Venue | Prudential Center |
| Winnipeg Jets score | 4 |
| New Jersey Devils score | 3 |
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 | Mark Scheifele | C | 1 | 1 | 4 | 20:35 | 0.41 | 1.44 |
| 2nd | Gabriel Vilardi | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:48 | 0.11 | 1.39 |
| 3rd | Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 2 | 6 | 25:14 | 0.55 | 1.38 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Winnipeg Jets–New Jersey Devils) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:33 | WPG | Mark Scheifele | Kyle Connor, Gabriel Vilardi | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 08:02 | NJD | Lenni Hameenaho | Arseny Gritsyuk | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 03:23 | WPG | Gabriel Vilardi | Mark Scheifele, Kyle Connor | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 07:51 | WPG | Cole Koepke | Alex Iafallo, Morgan Barron | 5v5 | 3–1 |
| 2nd 16:42 | WPG | Nino Niederreiter | Vladislav Namestnikov, Adam Lowry | 5v5 | 4–1 |
| 2nd 19:24 | NJD | Jesper Bratt | Jack Hughes, Dougie Hamilton | 5v4 | 4–2 |
| 3rd 18:14 | NJD | Nico Hischier | Jesper Bratt, Jack Hughes | 6v5 | 4–3 |
Team Comparison
| Winnipeg Jets | New Jersey Devils | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 26 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.30 | 3.27 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 15 |
| Corsi % | 43.8% | 56.2% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 2/2 |
| Faceoff % | 52.1% | 47.9% |
| Hits | 24 | 14 |
| Blocks | 21 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 20 | 11 |
| Takeaways | 2 | 5 |
Winnipeg Jets Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Scheifele | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 20:35 | 0.41 | 1.44 |
| Gabriel Vilardi | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 18:48 | 0.11 | 1.39 |
| Kyle Connor | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 20:35 | 0.46 | 1.13 |
| Cole Koepke | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10:00 | 0.26 | 1.05 |
| Alex Iafallo | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:02 | 0.11 | 0.94 |
| Nino Niederreiter | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:35 | 0.09 | 0.80 |
| Morgan Barron | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:53 | 0.08 | 0.79 |
| Adam Lowry | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:28 | 0.00 | 0.74 |
| Vladislav Namestnikov | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:43 | 0.26 | 0.59 |
| Dylan Samberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:25 | 0.01 | 0.20 |
| Dylan DeMelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 24:16 | 0.04 | 0.15 |
| Logan Stanley | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:06 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Luke Schenn | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:04 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Tanner Pearson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:59 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Elias Salomonsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:49 | 0.03 | 0.00 |
| Jonathan Toews | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:03 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Cole Perfetti | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:34 | 0.05 | -0.05 |
| Josh Morrissey | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:43 | 0.09 | -0.15 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 25:14 | 0.55 | 1.38 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 20:00 | 0.32 | 1.34 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 21:07 | 0.20 | 0.80 |
| Lenni Hameenaho | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15:46 | 0.08 | 0.75 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:41 | 0.16 | 0.64 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23:07 | 0.09 | 0.59 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:50 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:33 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:41 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6:44 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Brett Pesce | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:32 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:53 | 0.38 | 0.10 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:11 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:35 | 0.48 | 0.00 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5:28 | 0.26 | 0.00 |
| Johnathan Kovacevic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:55 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:18 | 0.07 | -0.05 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:52 | 0.06 | -0.15 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor Hellebuyck | Winnipeg Jets | 26 | 29 | 89.7% | -0.40 | W |
| Jake Allen | New Jersey Devils | 22 | 26 | 84.6% | -1.88 | L |
Analysis
The Winnipeg Jets defeated the New Jersey Devils 4–3 on Jan 28, 2026, a one-goal game.
New Jersey Devils generated 3.27 expected goals to Winnipeg Jets's 2.3 — New Jersey Devils owned the better of the chances but Winnipeg Jets took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Mark Scheifele led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.44 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 4 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Winnipeg Jets vs New Jersey Devils game?
The Winnipeg Jets beat the New Jersey Devils 4–3 on Jan 28, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Winnipeg Jets 4, New Jersey Devils 3.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Mark Scheifele led all skaters at 1.44, on 1G, 1A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New Jersey Devils generated 3.27 expected goals and Winnipeg Jets generated 2.3, so New Jersey Devils created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Winnipeg Jets put 26 shots on goal and New Jersey Devils put 29. High-danger chances went 11 to 15.