New Jersey Devils at Ottawa Senators
NHL game between the New Jersey Devils and the Ottawa Senators on Jan 31, 2026. Final score: New Jersey Devils 1, Ottawa Senators 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 31, 2026 |
| Venue | Canadian Tire Centre |
| New Jersey Devils score | 1 |
| Ottawa Senators 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 | Brady Tkachuk | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 13:00 | 0.27 | 2.13 |
| 2nd | Tim Stützle | C | 1 | 1 | 5 | 20:27 | 0.63 | 1.44 |
| 3rd | Jake Sanderson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 26:09 | 0.36 | 1.38 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New Jersey Devils–Ottawa Senators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 13:38 | OTT | Brady Tkachuk | Drake Batherson, Tim Stützle | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 1st 18:16 | NJD | Timo Meier | Cody Glass, Connor Brown | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 00:37 | OTT | Dylan Cozens | Brady Tkachuk, Jake Sanderson | 5v4 | 1–2 |
| 3rd 17:53 | OTT | Tim Stützle | Brady Tkachuk, Claude Giroux | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 18:41 | OTT | Shane Pinto | Michael Amadio, Jake Sanderson | 5v6 | 1–4 |
Team Comparison
| New Jersey Devils | Ottawa Senators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 27 | 34 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.64 | 3.10 |
| High-danger shots | 7 | 11 |
| Corsi % | 51.8% | 48.2% |
| Power play | 0/5 | 2/3 |
| Faceoff % | 56.7% | 43.3% |
| Hits | 22 | 24 |
| Blocks | 9 | 18 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 7 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timo Meier | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 22:25 | 0.17 | 1.00 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 15:18 | 0.09 | 0.74 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22:37 | 0.18 | 0.59 |
| Maxim Tsyplakov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:56 | 0.02 | 0.20 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:25 | 0.02 | 0.15 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:15 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Luke Glendening | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:44 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:40 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 24:58 | 0.20 | 0.05 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:03 | 0.08 | 0.00 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:13 | 0.15 | 0.00 |
| Lenni Hameenaho | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:56 | 0.02 | 0.00 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:04 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:20 | 0.02 | -0.05 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:27 | 0.26 | -0.05 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:00 | 0.10 | -0.05 |
| Brett Pesce | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:29 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Johnathan Kovacevic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:20 | 0.06 | -0.30 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 13:00 | 0.27 | 2.13 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 20:27 | 0.63 | 1.44 |
| Jake Sanderson | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 26:09 | 0.36 | 1.38 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:34 | 0.41 | 0.90 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:53 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 20:25 | 0.09 | 0.69 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:04 | 1.13 | 0.60 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13:44 | 0.15 | 0.49 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 14:16 | 0.15 | 0.25 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:28 | 0.05 | 0.20 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:58 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Nick Jensen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:47 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7:03 | 0.34 | 0.10 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:28 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:25 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Stephen Halliday | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:47 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:59 | 0.01 | -0.10 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 19:33 | 0.14 | -0.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Allen | New Jersey Devils | 30 | 33 | 90.9% | -0.17 | L |
| Linus Ullmark | Ottawa Senators | 26 | 27 | 96.3% | 0.71 | W |
Analysis
The Ottawa Senators defeated the New Jersey Devils 4–1 on Jan 31, 2026.
Ottawa Senators generated 3.1 expected goals to New Jersey Devils's 1.64 — the run of play matched the result, with Ottawa Senators earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Brady Tkachuk led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.13 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 3 shots on goal.
Linus Ullmark stopped 26 of 27, worth 0.71 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New Jersey Devils vs Ottawa Senators game?
The Ottawa Senators beat the New Jersey Devils 4–1 on Jan 31, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Ottawa Senators 4, New Jersey Devils 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Brady Tkachuk led all skaters at 2.13, on 1G, 2A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Ottawa Senators generated 3.1 expected goals and New Jersey Devils generated 1.64, so Ottawa Senators created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New Jersey Devils put 27 shots on goal and Ottawa Senators put 34. High-danger chances went 7 to 11.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jake Allen stopped 30 of 33 (-0.17 goals saved above expected); Linus Ullmark stopped 26 of 27 (0.71 goals saved above expected).