New Jersey Devils at Carolina Hurricanes
NHL game between the New Jersey Devils and the Carolina Hurricanes on Mar 28, 2026. Final score: New Jersey Devils 2, Carolina Hurricanes 5.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 28, 2026 |
| Venue | Lenovo Center |
| New Jersey Devils score | 2 |
| Carolina Hurricanes 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 | Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:42 | 0.25 | 3.03 |
| 2nd | Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16:13 | 0.02 | 2.60 |
| 3rd | Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 2 | 4 | 14:25 | 0.72 | 2.09 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New Jersey Devils–Carolina Hurricanes) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 17:06 | NJD | Timo Meier | Dawson Mercer, Nico Hischier | 5v5 | 1–0 |
| 2nd 10:10 | CAR | Nikolaj Ehlers | Alexander Nikishin, Taylor Hall | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 2nd 13:48 | CAR | Jackson Blake | Taylor Hall, Shayne Gostisbehere | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 15:13 | CAR | Jordan Staal | Nikolaj Ehlers, Jordan Martinook | 5v5 | 1–3 |
| 3rd 15:25 | CAR | Shayne Gostisbehere | — | 5v5 | 1–4 |
| 3rd 17:40 | CAR | Seth Jarvis | Sean Walker, Sebastian Aho | 4v6 | 1–5 |
| 3rd 19:36 | NJD | Evgenii Dadonov | Johnathan Kovacevic, Brenden Dillon | 5v5 | 2–5 |
Team Comparison
| New Jersey Devils | Carolina Hurricanes | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 5 |
| Shots on goal | 19 | 34 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.85 | 4.65 |
| High-danger shots | 5 | 20 |
| Corsi % | 36.8% | 63.2% |
| Power play | 0/3 | 1/1 |
| Faceoff % | 52.0% | 48.0% |
| Hits | 26 | 12 |
| Blocks | 15 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 21 |
| Takeaways | 4 | 7 |
New Jersey Devils Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Hischier | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 19:12 | 0.21 | 1.07 |
| Brenden Dillon | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15:02 | 0.00 | 0.76 |
| Johnathan Kovacevic | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19:18 | 0.11 | 0.76 |
| Timo Meier | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 18:05 | 0.15 | 0.71 |
| Dawson Mercer | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17:49 | 0.11 | 0.62 |
| Evgenii Dadonov | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12:36 | 0.06 | 0.45 |
| Paul Cotter | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:26 | 0.00 | -0.14 |
| Maxim Tsyplakov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:21 | 0.17 | -0.15 |
| Nick Bjugstad | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:19 | 0.07 | -0.21 |
| Cody Glass | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:18 | 0.02 | -0.33 |
| Connor Brown | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:01 | 0.13 | -0.46 |
| Lenni Hameenaho | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:28 | 0.00 | -0.56 |
| Dougie Hamilton | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:46 | 0.19 | -0.65 |
| Jesper Bratt | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:15 | 0.14 | -0.69 |
| Jack Hughes | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22:17 | 0.33 | -0.86 |
| Simon Nemec | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:13 | 0.01 | -0.99 |
| Jonas Siegenthaler | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:21 | 0.02 | -1.09 |
| Luke Hughes | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23:21 | 0.00 | -1.12 |
Carolina Hurricanes Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shayne Gostisbehere | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 17:42 | 0.25 | 3.03 |
| Alexander Nikishin | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16:13 | 0.02 | 2.60 |
| Taylor Hall | L | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 14:25 | 0.72 | 2.09 |
| Jackson Blake | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:43 | 0.23 | 1.72 |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:10 | 0.23 | 1.66 |
| Logan Stankoven | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 14:44 | 0.72 | 1.11 |
| Jordan Staal | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:59 | 0.23 | 0.99 |
| Sean Walker | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20:39 | 0.03 | 0.91 |
| Seth Jarvis | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:56 | 1.07 | 0.89 |
| Jordan Martinook | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16:22 | 0.16 | 0.64 |
| Sebastian Aho | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 17:44 | 0.21 | 0.53 |
| Jalen Chatfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:09 | 0.07 | 0.43 |
| Mark Jankowski | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:53 | 0.26 | 0.39 |
| William Carrier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:02 | 0.00 | 0.34 |
| Jaccob Slavin | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:40 | 0.01 | 0.34 |
| Eric Robinson | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:49 | 0.08 | 0.31 |
| Andrei Svechnikov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:41 | 0.19 | 0.05 |
| K'Andre Miller | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:09 | 0.02 | -0.14 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Markstrom | New Jersey Devils | 29 | 33 | 87.9% | -0.30 | L |
| Brandon Bussi | Carolina Hurricanes | 17 | 19 | 89.5% | -0.30 | W |
Analysis
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New Jersey Devils 5–2 on Mar 28, 2026.
Carolina Hurricanes generated 4.65 expected goals to New Jersey Devils's 1.85 — the run of play matched the result, with Carolina Hurricanes earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Shayne Gostisbehere led all skaters with a Game Score of 3.03 on 1 goal, 1 assist, 2 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New Jersey Devils vs Carolina Hurricanes game?
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 5–2 on Mar 28, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Carolina Hurricanes 5, New Jersey Devils 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Shayne Gostisbehere led all skaters at 3.03, on 1G, 1A and 2 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Carolina Hurricanes generated 4.65 expected goals and New Jersey Devils generated 1.85, so Carolina Hurricanes created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
New Jersey Devils put 19 shots on goal and Carolina Hurricanes put 34. High-danger chances went 5 to 20.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jacob Markstrom stopped 29 of 33 (-0.3 goals saved above expected); Brandon Bussi stopped 17 of 19 (-0.3 goals saved above expected).