Detroit Red Wings at New Jersey Devils
NHL game between the Detroit Red Wings and the New Jersey Devils on Mar 08, 2026. Final score: Detroit Red Wings 3, New Jersey Devils 0.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 08, 2026 |
| Venue | Prudential Center |
| Detroit Red Wings score | 3 |
| New Jersey Devils score | 0 |
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 | Moritz Seider | D | 1 | 2 | 5 | 25:02 | 0.14 | 2.18 |
| 2nd | James van Riemsdyk | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:22 | 0.22 | 1.34 |
| 3rd | Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 2 | 3 | 19:12 | 0.14 | 1.23 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Detroit Red Wings–New Jersey Devils) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 03:20 | DET | Moritz Seider | Patrick Kane, Andrew Copp | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 06:37 | DET | James van Riemsdyk | Moritz Seider, Patrick Kane | 4v5 | 2–0 |
| 3rd 10:24 | DET | Dominik Shine | James van Riemsdyk, Moritz Seider | 5v5 | 3–0 |
Team Comparison
| Detroit Red Wings | New Jersey Devils | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 0 |
| Shots on goal | 30 | 31 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.24 | 2.13 |
| High-danger shots | 8 | 9 |
| Corsi % | 45.2% | 54.8% |
| Power play | 1/5 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 46.4% | 53.6% |
| Hits | 17 | 19 |
| Blocks | 15 | 6 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 12 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 4 |
Detroit Red Wings Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moritz Seider | D | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 25:02 | 0.14 | 2.18 |
| James van Riemsdyk | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10:22 | 0.22 | 1.34 |
| Patrick Kane | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 19:12 | 0.14 | 1.23 |
| Dominik Shine | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6:22 | 0.12 | 0.80 |
| Justin Faulk | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 19:28 | 0.09 | 0.35 |
| Michael Brandsegg-Nygård | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:48 | 0.09 | 0.30 |
| Andrew Copp | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:33 | 0.19 | 0.29 |
| Emmitt Finnie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:28 | 0.44 | 0.15 |
| Mason Appleton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:28 | 0.03 | 0.10 |
| Ben Chiarot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:58 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Albert Johansson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:38 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Michael Rasmussen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:57 | 0.08 | 0.05 |
| Simon Edvinsson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:27 | 0.12 | 0.05 |
| Marco Kasper | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:56 | 0.09 | 0.00 |
| Alex DeBrincat | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:06 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| J.T. Compher | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:21 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Jacob Bernard-Docker | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:36 | 0.05 | -0.10 |
| Lucas Raymond | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:26 | 0.28 | -0.10 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Bjugstad | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10:57 | 0.10 | 0.15 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:10 | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 24:21 | 0.13 | 0.15 |
| Lenni Hameenaho | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:14 | 0.13 | 0.10 |
| Arseny Gritsyuk | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:11 | 0.20 | 0.10 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:06 | 0.00 | 0.10 |
| Timo Meier | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:47 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:22 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:59 | 0.08 | 0.00 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:27 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:18 | 0.33 | 0.00 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:57 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:23 | 0.03 | -0.05 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:49 | 0.30 | -0.05 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:45 | 0.09 | -0.15 |
| Johnathan Kovacevic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:50 | 0.02 | -0.15 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:40 | 0.19 | -0.15 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:59 | 0.17 | -0.20 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gibson | Detroit Red Wings | 21 | 21 | 100.0% | 0.27 | W |
| Cam Talbot | Detroit Red Wings | 10 | 10 | 100.0% | 0.11 | |
| Jacob Markstrom | New Jersey Devils | 27 | 30 | 90.0% | 0.17 | L |
Analysis
The Detroit Red Wings defeated the New Jersey Devils 3–0 on Mar 08, 2026.
New Jersey Devils generated 2.13 expected goals to Detroit Red Wings's 2.24 — the run of play matched the result, with Detroit Red Wings earning the better chances as well as the goals; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Moritz Seider led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.18 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 5 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Detroit Red Wings vs New Jersey Devils game?
The Detroit Red Wings beat the New Jersey Devils 3–0 on Mar 08, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Detroit Red Wings 3, New Jersey Devils 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Moritz Seider led all skaters at 2.18, on 1G, 2A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New Jersey Devils generated 2.13 expected goals and Detroit Red Wings generated 2.24, so Detroit Red Wings created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Detroit Red Wings put 30 shots on goal and New Jersey Devils put 31. High-danger chances went 8 to 9.
How did the goaltenders play?
John Gibson stopped 21 of 21 (0.27 goals saved above expected); Jacob Markstrom stopped 27 of 30 (0.17 goals saved above expected).