New Jersey Devils at Nashville Predators
NHL game between the New Jersey Devils and the Nashville Predators on Mar 26, 2026. Final score: New Jersey Devils 4, Nashville Predators 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Venue | Bridgestone Arena |
| New Jersey Devils score | 4 |
| Nashville Predators score | 2 |
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 | Jesper Bratt | L | 1 | 2 | 1 | 18:41 | 0.46 | 2.18 |
| 2nd | Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 2 | 7 | 23:08 | 0.58 | 1.83 |
| 3rd | Nico Hischier | C | 2 | 0 | 3 | 18:06 | 1.20 | 1.81 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New Jersey Devils–Nashville Predators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 18:02 | NJD | Jesper Bratt | Jack Hughes, Jonas Siegenthaler | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 09:13 | NJD | Nico Hischier | Jesper Bratt, Simon Nemec | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 2nd 11:09 | NSH | Reid Schaefer | Fedor Svechkov, Nicolas Hague | 5v5 | 2–1 |
| 2nd 13:00 | NSH | Steven Stamkos | Luke Evangelista | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 14:07 | NJD | Nico Hischier | Jack Hughes, Jesper Bratt | 4v5 | 3–2 |
| 3rd 19:27 | NJD | Timo Meier | Connor Brown, Jonas Siegenthaler | 6v5 | 4–2 |
Team Comparison
| New Jersey Devils | Nashville Predators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 30 | 18 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 4.15 | 2.27 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 13 |
| Corsi % | 54.2% | 45.8% |
| Power play | 1/5 | 0/1 |
| Faceoff % | 65.2% | 34.8% |
| Hits | 21 | 13 |
| Blocks | 17 | 13 |
| Giveaways | 14 | 13 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 3 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesper Bratt | L | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 18:41 | 0.46 | 2.18 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 23:08 | 0.58 | 1.83 |
| Nico Hischier | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 18:06 | 1.20 | 1.81 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 20:03 | 0.20 | 1.58 |
| Johnathan Kovacevic | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:25 | 0.00 | 1.36 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 20:21 | 0.07 | 1.19 |
| Timo Meier | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 18:39 | 1.19 | 1.11 |
| Maxim Tsyplakov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9:28 | 0.03 | 0.68 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:06 | 0.06 | 0.67 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17:18 | 0.02 | 0.66 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 20:36 | 0.00 | 0.57 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:36 | 0.00 | 0.50 |
| Lenni Hameenaho | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:34 | 0.24 | 0.48 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:38 | 0.06 | 0.47 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:31 | 0.00 | 0.41 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:25 | 0.02 | 0.39 |
| Nick Bjugstad | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:24 | 0.02 | 0.39 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:01 | 0.50 | 0.15 |
Nashville Predators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reid Schaefer | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9:12 | 0.14 | 0.94 |
| Steven Stamkos | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 18:11 | 0.72 | 0.68 |
| Fedor Svechkov | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10:44 | 0.00 | 0.47 |
| Ozzy Wiesblatt | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:20 | 0.00 | 0.18 |
| Nicolas Hague | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21:35 | 0.06 | 0.05 |
| Luke Evangelista | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15:44 | 0.16 | -0.01 |
| Tyson Jost | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:36 | 0.25 | -0.02 |
| Ryan O'Reilly | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:39 | 0.12 | -0.07 |
| Zachary L'Heureux | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:08 | 0.00 | -0.08 |
| Ryan Ufko | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:01 | 0.01 | -0.21 |
| Matthew Wood | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:40 | 0.03 | -0.36 |
| Adam Wilsby | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:08 | 0.01 | -0.37 |
| Jonathan Marchessault | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:45 | 0.06 | -0.44 |
| Nick Perbix | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18:40 | 0.13 | -0.53 |
| Roman Josi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:46 | 0.05 | -0.60 |
| Filip Forsberg | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:21 | 0.15 | -0.72 |
| Brady Skjei | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:48 | 0.02 | -0.75 |
| Erik Haula | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 17:03 | 0.14 | -0.77 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Markstrom | New Jersey Devils | 15 | 17 | 88.9% | 0.06 | W |
| Justus Annunen | Nashville Predators | 26 | 29 | 89.7% | 0.43 | L |
Analysis
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Nashville Predators 4–2 on Mar 26, 2026.
Nashville Predators generated 2.27 expected goals to New Jersey Devils's 4.15 — the run of play matched the result, with New Jersey Devils earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Jesper Bratt led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.18 on 1 goal, 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New Jersey Devils vs Nashville Predators game?
The New Jersey Devils beat the Nashville Predators 4–2 on Mar 26, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New Jersey Devils 4, Nashville Predators 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Jesper Bratt led all skaters at 2.18, on 1G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Nashville Predators generated 2.27 expected goals and New Jersey Devils generated 4.15, so New Jersey Devils created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New Jersey Devils put 30 shots on goal and Nashville Predators put 18. High-danger chances went 11 to 13.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jacob Markstrom stopped 15 of 17 (0.06 goals saved above expected); Justus Annunen stopped 26 of 29 (0.43 goals saved above expected).