Florida Panthers at New Jersey Devils
NHL game between the Florida Panthers and the New Jersey Devils on Mar 03, 2026. Final score: Florida Panthers 1, New Jersey Devils 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 03, 2026 |
| Venue | Prudential Center |
| Florida Panthers score | 1 |
| New Jersey Devils score | 5 |
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 | Dougie Hamilton | D | 1 | 1 | 3 | 18:29 | 0.18 | 1.49 |
| 2nd | Connor Brown | R | 0 | 2 | 0 | 17:03 | 0.00 | 1.33 |
| 3rd | Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 19:44 | 0.11 | 1.13 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Florida Panthers–New Jersey Devils) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 12:10 | NJD | Arseny Gritsyuk | Connor Brown | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 1st 14:37 | FLA | Anton Lundell | Evan Rodrigues, Uvis Balinskis | 5v5 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 01:35 | NJD | Dougie Hamilton | Jack Hughes, Jesper Bratt | 4v4 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 08:13 | NJD | Cody Glass | Lenni Hameenaho, Dougie Hamilton | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 16:23 | NJD | Dawson Mercer | — | 5v6 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 19:20 | NJD | Simon Nemec | Connor Brown, Jack Hughes | 5v6 | 1–5 |
Team Comparison
| Florida Panthers | New Jersey Devils | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 21 | 33 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.61 | 4.87 |
| High-danger shots | 14 | 12 |
| Corsi % | 43.9% | 56.1% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 0/3 |
| Faceoff % | 33.9% | 66.1% |
| Hits | 33 | 17 |
| Blocks | 9 | 10 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 6 |
Florida Panthers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Rodrigues | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 13:27 | 0.13 | 0.84 |
| Anton Lundell | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 19:56 | 0.44 | 0.75 |
| Uvis Balinskis | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:55 | 0.04 | 0.69 |
| Sandis Vilmanis | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:45 | 0.21 | 0.25 |
| A.J. Greer | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:34 | 0.14 | 0.20 |
| Dmitry Kulikov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:54 | 0.00 | 0.20 |
| Tomas Nosek | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:21 | 0.00 | 0.15 |
| Carter Verhaeghe | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:28 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Sam Bennett | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 18:49 | 0.60 | 0.10 |
| Mackie Samoskevich | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:06 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Tobias Bjornfot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:47 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Sam Reinhart | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:33 | 0.23 | 0.05 |
| Gustav Forsling | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:30 | 0.04 | -0.05 |
| Niko Mikkola | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:04 | 0.10 | -0.05 |
| Matthew Tkachuk | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:50 | 0.29 | -0.05 |
| Aaron Ekblad | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23:25 | 0.08 | -0.10 |
| Eetu Luostarinen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:31 | 0.00 | -0.10 |
| Brad Marchand | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:12 | 0.09 | -0.20 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 18:29 | 0.18 | 1.49 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 17:03 | 0.00 | 1.33 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 19:44 | 0.11 | 1.13 |
| Cody Glass | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:14 | 0.20 | 0.90 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:23 | 0.58 | 0.80 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 20:52 | 0.43 | 0.80 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 16:28 | 1.34 | 0.70 |
| Lenni Hameenaho | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:37 | 0.00 | 0.69 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 16:52 | 0.32 | 0.59 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:06 | 0.35 | 0.15 |
| Maxim Tsyplakov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7:56 | 0.30 | 0.15 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:03 | 0.37 | 0.15 |
| Nick Bjugstad | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:48 | 0.01 | 0.15 |
| Brett Pesce | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:04 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:33 | 0.04 | 0.10 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:26 | 0.20 | 0.00 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 23:05 | 0.10 | -0.20 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:17 | 0.00 | -0.55 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sergei Bobrovsky | Florida Panthers | 28 | 31 | 90.3% | -0.32 | L |
| Jacob Markstrom | New Jersey Devils | 20 | 21 | 95.2% | 1.45 | W |
Analysis
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Florida Panthers 5–1 on Mar 03, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
New Jersey Devils generated 4.87 expected goals to Florida Panthers's 2.61 — the run of play matched the result, with New Jersey Devils earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Dougie Hamilton led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.49 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 3 shots on goal.
Jacob Markstrom stopped 20 of 21, worth 1.45 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Florida Panthers vs New Jersey Devils game?
The New Jersey Devils beat the Florida Panthers 5–1 on Mar 03, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New Jersey Devils 5, Florida Panthers 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Dougie Hamilton led all skaters at 1.49, on 1G, 1A and 3 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New Jersey Devils generated 4.87 expected goals and Florida Panthers generated 2.61, so New Jersey Devils created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Florida Panthers put 21 shots on goal and New Jersey Devils put 33. High-danger chances went 14 to 12.
How did the goaltenders play?
Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 28 of 31 (-0.32 goals saved above expected); Jacob Markstrom stopped 20 of 21 (1.45 goals saved above expected).