New Jersey Devils at St. Louis Blues
NHL game between the New Jersey Devils and the St. Louis Blues on Feb 28, 2026. Final score: New Jersey Devils 3, St. Louis Blues 1.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2026 |
| Venue | Enterprise Center |
| New Jersey Devils score | 3 |
| St. Louis Blues score | 1 |
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 | Brett Pesce | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18:21 | 0.12 | 1.69 |
| 2nd | Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:10 | 0.04 | 1.64 |
| 3rd | Timo Meier | R | 1 | 0 | 8 | 19:16 | 1.04 | 1.62 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New Jersey Devils–St. Louis Blues) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 05:37 | NJD | Timo Meier | Brett Pesce, Luke Hughes | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 19:44 | NJD | Dougie Hamilton | Jack Hughes, Jacob Markstrom | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 18:42 | STL | Pavel Buchnevich | Pius Suter | 6v5 | 2–1 |
| 3rd 19:55 | NJD | Nico Hischier | Jesper Bratt, Connor Brown | 6v5 | 3–1 |
Team Comparison
| New Jersey Devils | St. Louis Blues | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 1 |
| Shots on goal | 33 | 26 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.17 | 1.66 |
| High-danger shots | 10 | 6 |
| Corsi % | 53.1% | 46.9% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 50.9% | 49.1% |
| Hits | 12 | 29 |
| Blocks | 12 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 18 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 8 | 4 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brett Pesce | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:21 | 0.12 | 1.69 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:10 | 0.04 | 1.64 |
| Timo Meier | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 19:16 | 1.04 | 1.62 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:50 | 0.50 | 1.28 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 16:05 | 0.21 | 1.14 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:33 | 0.67 | 1.12 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:40 | 0.25 | 0.72 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 20:28 | 0.08 | 0.66 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:26 | 0.63 | 0.65 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:56 | 0.03 | 0.62 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:03 | 0.00 | 0.61 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:06 | 0.11 | 0.36 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:35 | 0.00 | 0.34 |
| Lenni Hameenaho | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:02 | 0.13 | 0.27 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:19 | 0.00 | 0.18 |
| Nick Bjugstad | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:52 | 0.03 | -0.04 |
| Maxim Tsyplakov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:53 | 0.07 | -0.04 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:25 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
St. Louis Blues Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavel Buchnevich | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 18:20 | 0.19 | 0.55 |
| Pius Suter | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 19:51 | 0.04 | 0.24 |
| Brayden Schenn | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:11 | 0.06 | 0.17 |
| Alexey Toropchenko | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:03 | 0.06 | 0.14 |
| Nathan Walker | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:51 | 0.00 | -0.01 |
| Matthew Kessel | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:39 | 0.06 | -0.02 |
| Tyler Tucker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:33 | 0.01 | -0.05 |
| Jonatan Berggren | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:31 | 0.00 | -0.08 |
| Dalibor Dvorsky | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17:23 | 0.21 | -0.13 |
| Philip Broberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 21:43 | 0.04 | -0.18 |
| Dylan Holloway | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 19:22 | 0.28 | -0.32 |
| Jack Finley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:41 | 0.00 | -0.33 |
| Jimmy Snuggerud | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:04 | 0.33 | -0.35 |
| Jordan Kyrou | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:59 | 0.03 | -0.42 |
| Justin Faulk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:15 | 0.06 | -0.43 |
| Jake Neighbours | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:50 | 0.05 | -0.54 |
| Logan Mailloux | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:35 | 0.09 | -0.55 |
| Cam Fowler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:22 | 0.00 | -1.04 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Markstrom | New Jersey Devils | 25 | 26 | 96.2% | 0.45 | W |
| Jordan Binnington | St. Louis Blues | 30 | 32 | 93.8% | 0.56 | L |
Analysis
The New Jersey Devils defeated the St. Louis Blues 3–1 on Feb 28, 2026.
St. Louis Blues generated 1.66 expected goals to New Jersey Devils's 4.17 — the run of play matched the result, with New Jersey Devils earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Brett Pesce led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.69 on 1 assist, 1 shots on goal.
Jordan Binnington stopped 30 of 32, worth 0.56 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New Jersey Devils vs St. Louis Blues game?
The New Jersey Devils beat the St. Louis Blues 3–1 on Feb 28, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New Jersey Devils 3, St. Louis Blues 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Brett Pesce led all skaters at 1.69, on 0G, 1A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
St. Louis Blues generated 1.66 expected goals and New Jersey Devils generated 4.17, so New Jersey Devils created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New Jersey Devils put 33 shots on goal and St. Louis Blues put 26. High-danger chances went 10 to 6.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jacob Markstrom stopped 25 of 26 (0.45 goals saved above expected); Jordan Binnington stopped 30 of 32 (0.56 goals saved above expected).