Nashville Predators at New Jersey Devils
NHL game between the Nashville Predators and the New Jersey Devils on Jan 29, 2026. Final score: Nashville Predators 2, New Jersey Devils 3.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Venue | Prudential Center |
| Nashville Predators score | 2 |
| 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 | Filip Forsberg | L | 1 | 0 | 4 | 19:26 | 0.50 | 1.33 |
| 2nd | Jesper Bratt | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 20:51 | 0.17 | 1.21 |
| 3rd | Nico Hischier | C | 1 | 0 | 7 | 26:09 | 0.71 | 1.12 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Nashville Predators–New Jersey Devils) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 05:07 | NSH | Michael McCarron | Jonathan Marchessault, Cole Smith | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 10:01 | NJD | Dougie Hamilton | Lenni Hameenaho, Arseny Gritsyuk | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 01:34 | NSH | Filip Forsberg | Adam Wilsby | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 10:42 | NJD | Jesper Bratt | — | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| OT 00:42 | NJD | Nico Hischier | Dawson Mercer | 3v3 | 2–3 |
Team Comparison
| Nashville Predators | New Jersey Devils | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on goal | 29 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.48 | 3.69 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 48.9% | 51.1% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Hits | 17 | 27 |
| Blocks | 14 | 19 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 6 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 19:26 | 0.50 | 1.33 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:03 | 0.08 | 0.73 |
| Michael McCarron | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 16:28 | 0.66 | 0.70 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:14 | 0.35 | 0.63 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:30 | 0.27 | 0.58 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:10 | 0.04 | 0.41 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:04 | 0.41 | 0.40 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:57 | 0.03 | 0.39 |
| Ozzy Wiesblatt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:20 | 0.00 | 0.34 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:52 | 0.02 | 0.30 |
| Nick Blankenburg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:52 | 0.12 | 0.19 |
| Justin Barron | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:39 | 0.04 | 0.11 |
| Cole Smith | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:00 | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 14:08 | 0.32 | 0.02 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 28:08 | 0.21 | -0.03 |
| Michael Bunting | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:50 | 0.08 | -0.30 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:58 | 0.07 | -0.37 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28:27 | 0.01 | -1.00 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Bratt | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 20:51 | 0.17 | 1.21 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 26:09 | 0.71 | 1.12 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18:46 | 0.11 | 1.02 |
| Lenni Hameenaho | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:48 | 0.19 | 0.90 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 20:43 | 0.28 | 0.69 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:30 | 0.27 | 0.56 |
| Johnathan Kovacevic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:25 | 0.03 | 0.45 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 16:10 | 0.20 | 0.34 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:12 | 0.40 | 0.26 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:59 | 0.05 | 0.26 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:13 | 0.03 | 0.19 |
| Brett Pesce | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:51 | 0.09 | 0.17 |
| Maxim Tsyplakov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:18 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:11 | 0.09 | -0.03 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:36 | 0.14 | -0.04 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2:27 | 0.04 | -0.07 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:20 | 0.02 | -0.09 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 19:41 | 0.61 | -0.29 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justus Annunen | Nashville Predators | 32 | 35 | 91.4% | 0.19 | O |
| Jacob Markstrom | New Jersey Devils | 27 | 29 | 93.1% | 0.96 | W |
Analysis
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Nashville Predators 3–2 on Jan 29, 2026, a one-goal game.
New Jersey Devils generated 3.69 expected goals to Nashville Predators's 3.48 — New Jersey Devils edged the chance share as well as the scoreline; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Filip Forsberg led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.33 on 1 goal, 4 shots on goal.
Jacob Markstrom stopped 27 of 29, worth 0.96 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Nashville Predators vs New Jersey Devils game?
The New Jersey Devils beat the Nashville Predators 3–2 on Jan 29, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New Jersey Devils 3, Nashville Predators 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Filip Forsberg led all skaters at 1.33, on 1G, 0A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New Jersey Devils generated 3.69 expected goals and Nashville Predators generated 3.48, so New Jersey Devils created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Nashville Predators put 29 shots on goal and New Jersey Devils put 35. High-danger chances went 14 to 10.
How did the goaltenders play?
Justus Annunen stopped 32 of 35 (0.19 goals saved above expected); Jacob Markstrom stopped 27 of 29 (0.96 goals saved above expected).